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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Esposito (ranked 746 p4p, 701 weight class) and Alexis Machine (ranked 96 p4p, 91 weight class). Machine has chosen Satan Is Real as his entrance music. Leonardo Esposito had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Alexis Machine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Esposito gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Machine.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Leonardo Esposito has been cut.
Esposito takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Machine lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machine working aggressively here.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Machine looks winded!
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Esposito.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito has Machine pushed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Machine as the two fighters clinch.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito's defenses.
Machine tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Machine.
Machine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Machine wants to clinch up but Esposito keeps it at a distance.
Esposito clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito has Machine pushed against the cage.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Machine misses with some punches.
Esposito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Machine is breathing heavily.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Esposito in his tracks for a moment.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonardo Esposito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Esposito.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito avoiding damage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Machine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Esposito.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Esposito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machine.
Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esposito or not.
Machine blocking some punches.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Esposito tries to tie him up.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
Esposito is working Machine over against the cage.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Esposito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esposito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Esposito dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito lands with a right hand.
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Esposito. Esposito maintains the clinch.
Esposito trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Esposito - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Esposito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Esposito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Machine.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machine is keeping busy.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Machine.
Esposito has Machine pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Machine fails to land.
Esposito blocks the elbow strike.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Esposito lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
Esposito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
A short left from Esposito.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esposito trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Esposito lands a left hand.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine blocking some punches.
Esposito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Esposito shrugs off.
Machine tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esposito lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito blocks an elbow strike.
Leonardo Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Esposito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Esposito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Esposito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!
After the fight, Leonardo Esposito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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