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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raymon Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenso Machima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tenso Machima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raymon Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tenso Machima!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cleveland. No joy for Machima on that attempt.
Cleveland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleveland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machima, pushing him back against the cage.
Machima has Cleveland pressed against the cage, preventing Cleveland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machima breaks the clinch.
Machima shoots in looking for a takedown but Cleveland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cleveland scores with a decent looking hook.
Machima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raymon Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenso Machima.
Cleveland feints and as Machima raises his hands in defense, Cleveland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cleveland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machima looking for a sweep. Not yet Machima, not yet.
Cleveland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cleveland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleveland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machima tries to clinch up
and Cleveland counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Machima is controlling him.
Cleveland can't break the clinch.
Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleveland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleveland moves into the clinch.
Cleveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cleveland lands an elbow inside.
Cleveland tries a body shot but Machima blocks it.
Machima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleveland's elbow.
Cleveland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cleveland is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cleveland manages to break the clinch.
Machima shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleveland sprawls well. He's pushed Machima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleveland moves into the clinch successfully.
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machima wants to clinch up but Cleveland keeps it at a distance.
Machima fails to land the takedown.
Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machima.
Machima looks winded!
Cleveland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland tries to break free but Machima pushes him back against the cage.
Machima is trying to pull guard but Cleveland has him pressed against the cage.
Cleveland wants to break free but Machima has control.
A short right from Cleveland on the inside.
Machima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cleveland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Cleveland closes the distance and clinches.
Cleveland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machima tries to clinch but Cleveland is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machima closes the distance but Cleveland moves to the side
and Cleveland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymon Cleveland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cleveland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machima, pushing him back against the cage.
Cleveland can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleveland misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleveland manages to break the clinch.
Machima has Cleveland up against the cage in a clinch.
Cleveland is trying to push Machima away but Machima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machima jumps guard but Cleveland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cleveland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machima missing with knees to the body.
Cleveland throws a head punch that misses.
Machima successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machima controls Cleveland momentarily but Cleveland frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Machima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleveland controlling from the top position.
Machima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cleveland trying to control but Machima is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cleveland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machima can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cleveland stopping the sweep attempt from Machima.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleveland. Machima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleveland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cleveland has Machima up against the cage in a clinch.
Machima has Cleveland pressed against the cage, preventing Cleveland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleveland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cleveland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raymon Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenso Machima.
Cleveland is looking to break free of the clinch but Machima has double underhooks.
Cleveland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cleveland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machima.
Cleveland wants to break free but Machima has control.
Machima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleveland moves into the clinch.
Machima prevents Cleveland from breaking the clinch.
Cleveland has had enough of the clinch but Machima keeps him there for the moment.
Machima takes a shot to the head.
Cleveland presses Machima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleveland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machima's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleveland misses with a head kick.
Cleveland leaves Machima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machima is breathing heavily.
Machima tries to clinch up
and Cleveland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machima won't be happy with that.
Cleveland has control of an arm but Machima manages to advance to Cleveland's back!
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!
Machima wants to control but Cleveland manages to buck him off and is now in Machima's guard! Nice work there by Cleveland!
Cleveland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymon Cleveland dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machima gets a clinch.
Raymon Cleveland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleveland is trying to break the clinch but Machima is controlling him.
Cleveland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cleveland tries to break free but Machima pushes him back against the cage.
Cleveland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleveland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machima's efforts to push away.
Machima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland is trying to break free.
Cleveland looking to slow down the pace here.
Cleveland working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland swings wildly with an uppercut but Machima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleveland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machima avoids it.
Cleveland tries to break the clinch but Machima is controlling the position.
Machima has Cleveland pressed against the cage, preventing Cleveland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cleveland has a couple of punches blocked by Machima.
Machima breaks from the clinch.
Machima tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleveland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleveland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machima tries to clinch
and Cleveland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland wants to get back to striking at distance but Machima won't allow it.
Machima manages to break the clinch.
Cleveland misses with a wild body shot.
Machima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cleveland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machima somewhat.
Machima tries to clinch
and Cleveland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machima!
Cleveland is looking to take a break and control but Machima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleveland remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Machima tries to buck Cleveland off but Cleveland is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machima will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cleveland working away.
Cleveland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machima, who protects the arm well.
Cleveland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machima tries to buck Cleveland off but Cleveland is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machima can't do much from the bottom here.
Machima is trying to improve his position.
Machima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machima manages to get back to half guard.
Cleveland prevents Machima from improving his position.
Machima is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machima wants to clinch up but Cleveland keeps it at a distance.
Machima rushes Cleveland and presses him up against the cage.
Tenso Machima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymon Cleveland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cleveland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymon Cleveland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleveland 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymon Cleveland!
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