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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machida's choice of entrance music: One Man Army. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxwell Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Machida!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida misses with a left hand
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machida looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryan passes into side control.
Ryan gets to mount! Machida was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ryan landing strikes from the mount.
Machida is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machida tries to improve his position but instead Ryan has taken his back!
Machida tries to break free.
Ryan is persistently looking for the submission but Machida is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Machida tries to roll but Ryan sticks to his back.
Machida tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
Ryan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Machida is holding on tight.
Machida can't escape the position.
Ryan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Machida to take his back!
Ryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Machida is controlling his hands well.
Ryan tries to keep control of the position but Machida is staying busy.
Machida defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ryan has the hooks in. Machida is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Machida has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machida's guard.
Machida working for submissions but it's allowed Ryan to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ryan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Machida is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ryan has the hooks in. Machida is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida covering up well under a series of strikes from Ryan.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Machida's body.
Machida tries to roll but Ryan sticks to his back.
Ryan trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan controlling well, preventing Machida from escaping the position.
Machida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ryan.
Machida is really stuck here.
Machida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machida breaks Ryan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Machida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machida, into his guard.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maxwell Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ryan prevents Machida from improving his position.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Ryan is going to stand back up.
Ryan is taking a breather. Machida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan uses his free foot to push down on Machida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machida.
Machida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Machida as he connects with a hook.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machida looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Machida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Machida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Machida is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ryan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Machida working for a choke but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Maxwell Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Machida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machida has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ryan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ryan!
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Machida is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Machida tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Machida wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Machida tries to roll but Ryan sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan is hanging on to Machida's back as he tries to escape.
Ryan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ryan is hanging on to Machida's back as he tries to escape.
Machida breaks Ryan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Machida passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan trying to control here.
Ryan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machida stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ryan gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machida is trying to keep an underhook but Ryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Machida.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Machida!
A very excited looking John Machida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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