Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFN - 9
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Machio throws a series of strikes that have Mostert backpedaling.
Machio throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Mostert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mostert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mostert has gone for a leg lock! Machio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mostert's guard.#REVB#
Machio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mostert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mostert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machio defends well.#SUB#
Mostert has his foot on Machio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machio works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mostert working for a triangle but Machio defends it easily.
Mostert throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1##SUB#
Mostert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machio working some strikes from top position.
Machio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostert tries to strike from the bottom.
Machio stands up over Mostert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machio looking to pass the guard.
Mostert has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machio distracts Mostert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machio tries to free his leg and advance position but Mostert is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mostert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machio defends well.#SUB#
Machio lying in Mostert's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mostert decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Machio taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pieter Daan Mostert!
Our winner, Pieter Daan Mostert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ralph Machio spoke after the fight, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machio.
Machio misses with a low kick as Muise jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muise, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Machio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muise to the mat! Muise manages to get full guard.
Machio advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio thows a huge punch but Muise dodges it nicely.
Machio is pressing down on Muise's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muise is holding on for now.
Machio wants to take a breather but Muise is having none of it.
Muise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machio on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio thows a huge punch but Muise dodges it nicely.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machio throwing shots but Muise is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Machio seems to be looking for submissions.
Machio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Muise wants to control but Machio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machio is nestled in close to Muise, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muise keeps working.
Machio trying to mount his opponent but Muise defends it.
Machio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machio landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Machio connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2##SUB2#
Machio has hold of Muise's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muise manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio punching from mount but Muise doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machio punching from mount but Muise doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machio with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Machio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Muise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muise tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Machio wants to finish this one by submission but Muise is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machio.
Machio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machio lands a big shot there that rocks Muise but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3##SUB2#
Machio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Muise manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Muise is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Machio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Muise dodges the ground and pound from Machio.#SUB2#
Machio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muise knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Machio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muise rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machio's guard! Nice work there by Muise! #SUB2#
Muise got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muise has managed to get both his arms back between Machio's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Muise controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Machio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muise escapes and throws Machio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muise with the ground and pound but Machio regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Machio is pressing down on Muise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Muise. #TD2#
Machio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Machio crashes against the mat.
Machio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Machio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muise sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Machio is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Muise is trying to escape and Machio transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Muise is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machio! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Machio!
Ralph Machio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 82 - Dog vs James
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Machio moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killa.
Machio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Machio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killa, pushing him back against the cage.
Machio blocks an elbow strike from Killa. #TD#
Killa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Machio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killa is looking to stand up but Machio won't let him.
Killa is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machio's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Machio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killa wants to stand and escape but instead Machio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Killa wants to stand up but Machio is controlling him.
Machio works over Killa with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Machio is in close to Killa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Killa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Machio stands up from Killa's guard - Machio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Killa jabs Machio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killa throws a head kick but Machio moves out of range.
Machio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Killa throws a combination that misses
and Machio counters with a left and a right that stings Killa.
Killa wants to slow Machio down by chopping away at his legs.
Machio is looking for the big counter here.
Killa lunges at Machio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machio's hand.
Machio blocks a head kick by Killa. #CL2#
Machio moves into range and clinches up with Killa.#T3##TD#
Killa is trying to trip Machio. He has hold of a leg but Machio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Killa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Machio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Machio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machio passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Machio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Killa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Machio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Killa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Killa! #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killa defends well.#T4#
Machio is trying to keep Killa in close.
Machio working a defensive guard but Killa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Machio tries to escape but Killa is in control. #SU#
Killa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Killa just misses with a punch to the body.
Killa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Machio forces Killa back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph Machio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Killa.
Machio misses with a takedown attempt - Killa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killa lands a high kick!
Killa throws a head kick that half lands.
Killa misses with a head kick.
Machio avoids the head kick by Killa. #TD2#
Machio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killa sprawls well initially but Machio persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura here.
Machio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Killa wants to improve his position but Machio is controlling well. #SUB2#
Killa is defending against the submission attempts here by Machio.
Machio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machio prevents Killa from standing back up.
Machio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Killa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in Jitsu Jim inform me that Machio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machio wants to pass the guard but Killa is defending well. #T2#
Killa is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Machio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killa sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Killa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Killa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio.
Machio prevents Killa from standing back up.
Ralph Machio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machio thows a huge punch but Killa dodges it nicely.
Killa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machio trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Machio lands a couple of elbows.
Machio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Killa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Killa is not content to let Machio control the position.
Killa wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machio wants to control but Killa is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Machio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Machio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machio is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machio is chipping away with strikes.
Machio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Killa is pushing Machio's head away, looking to escape. Machio manages to hold on to the position though.#ES#
Killa sneaks out the side door and pushes Machio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Machio gets a clinch. #TD2#
Machio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killa regains guard immediately. #ES#
Killa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Machio is working for takedown but Killa is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Killa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Machio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Killa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Machio to get to his feet. #CL2#
Machio gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killa throws a head kick that Machio semi-blocks.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killa throws a nice head kick!
Machio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Wrestler Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
Machio defending well as Killa loads up on a big left hand.
Killa throws a hook but Machio blocks it.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Killa misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Wrestler Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Killa.
Machio has his takedown stuffed
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machio checks a low kick from Killa.
Machio is looking for the big counter here.
Machio tries to clinch up.
Killa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa tries to bum rush Machio with a series of wild strikes but Machio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killa throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Machio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Machio trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Wrestler Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killa is looking to stand back up but Machio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Killa.
Machio trying to control the action but Killa is working from the bottom.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machio blocks the strikes from Killa.
Ralph Machio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES#
Killa has one foot on Machio's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Killa throws a hook to the side of Machio's head but Machio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Machio has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Machio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Machio clinches up with Killa and pushes him back against the cage.
Machio tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Killa pulls guard.
Machio 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.
Let's hope that Machio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Killa is looking for a triangle but Machio pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Machio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killa, up you get!
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.
Machio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Killa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Wrestler Killa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machio 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Machio!
Our winner, Ralph Machio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pulse 78 - Marx vs Driver
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Hooj lands the left hand.
Hooj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hooj dips to his left and cracks Machio with an uppercut!
Machio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooj lands a lovely overhand right.
Machio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooj to score with a decent uppercut.
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown. Hooj tries to sprawl out of it but Machio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hooj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hooj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Machio takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooj scores with a shot to the side of Machio's head.
Machio working Hooj over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hooj. #T1##BC2#
Hooj breaks the clinch.
Machio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooj is fending him off so far but Machio persists. Nope, Hooj circles away and we're back to standing.
Machio walks into a jab.
Hooj blocks a head kick by Machio. #TD#
Machio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hooj is trying to defend but Machio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hooj is trying to get back to full guard.
Machio wants to control but Hooj is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hooj is defending against the submission attempts here by Machio.
Machio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hooj has his hands clasped together around Machio's back. He's all about the action.
Machio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machio is looking to take a break and control but Hooj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machio prevents Hooj from standing back up.
Machio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooj wants to control but Machio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machio tries to pass to full mount but Hooj defends it. #T3#
Hooj is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hooj won't allow Machio to pass to mount.
Machio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hooj is holding on to half guard well.
Hooj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hooj is trying to control the position but Machio postures up.
Machio throwing strikes from guard but Hooj blocks nicely. #ES2#
Hooj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Hooj with a hook.
Machio takes one on the button.
Hooj scores with a jab. Machio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Hooj.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machio fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sjaardsen Hooj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Hooj. No joy for Machio on that attempt.
Hooj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hooj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machio misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Hooj. No joy for Machio on that attempt.
Machio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooj cracks Machio with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooj, as that shot connected.
Machio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machio moves in looking to clinch but Hooj pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooj lands a nice hook to Machio's body. Machio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hooj keeps the fight on the outside.
Machio misses with a takedown
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Machio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machio throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hooj connects with the punch.
Hooj thuds a left hand into Machio's body.
Machio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hooj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machio scrambles back to his feet.
Machio shoots in and drives through. Hooj sprawls well.
Hooj misses with a two punch combination.
Machio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hooj's waist but Hooj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machio off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machio throws an off balance right hand
and Hooj counters with a series of strikes. Machio will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Nice cross by Hooj.
Hooj avoids the head kick by Machio.
Machio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooj punishes Machio's body with a nice straight punch.
Machio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooj swings for the body but Machio moves out of range.
Ralph Machio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooj scores with a shot to the body.
Hooj throws a series of punches but Machio moves out of range.
Sjaardsen Hooj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machio tries to clinch but Hooj moves out of range.
Good shot there by Hooj.
Machio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooj.
Machio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Hooj misses.#T3#
Hooj lands with a straight right. Machio didn't see that one coming.
Machio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Machio is rocked!
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooj pinned against the cage. Hooj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machio shoots for a double leg takedown but Hooj sprawls well. He's pushed Machio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hooj swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machio darts in looking for a takedown but Hooj gets double underhooks and turns Machio into the cage.
Hooj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hooj pinned against the cage. Hooj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Machio walks into a stiff left hand from Hooj.
Machio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hooj but Hooj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hooj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Machio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Hooj lands a jab.
Hooj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machio was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooj.
Hooj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Machio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Machio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machio lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Hooj manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sjaardsen Hooj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machio seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooj works over Machio's head and body with a nice combination.
Machio tries to clinch up but Hooj circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Hooj scores with a jab. Machio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machio's head backwards.
Machio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hooj sprawls well. Hooj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
Hooj lands with an overhand left.
Machio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hooj scores with a jab. Machio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooj digs a good hook to Machio's body.
Hooj connects with a right hand. Machio shakes it off.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooj jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machio tries to clinch but Hooj moves away
and Hooj counters with a big right hand! Oh Machio is in trouble here! Hooj follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sjaardsen Hooj thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ralph Machio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Ruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Machio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruth defends it well.
Machio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Machio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruth's half guard.
Machio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth wants to improve his position but Machio is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Machio has control of the leg.
Ruth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio.
Ruth gets back to full guard. #T1#
Machio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machio stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.
Machio throwing strikes but missing.
Machio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth seems keen to control Machio's posture.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Machio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Machio actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Machio trying to get back to full guard but Ruth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ruth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Machio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth tries to pass to full mount but Machio defends it.
Machio is looking to improve his position.
Ruth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machio trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ground and pound from Ruth. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruth lands a nice short elbow.
Ruth slows the pace down in half guard.
Machio wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Machio's temple.
Ruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Machio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machio.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Machio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machio wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Machio's brow.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruth postures up.
Machio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth pushing down on Machio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruth trying to pass the guard but Machio defending well.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Machio's temple.
Ruth wants to take a breather but Machio is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machio is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth is in close to Machio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Machio drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Machio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ruth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Machio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ruth pulls down on the head and he's put Machio to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Ruth!
The defeated Ralph Machio had this to say: 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Machio wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Wallace tries to counter with a takedown but Machio is quick to defend against it.
Machio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Machio moves away and avoids it.
Machio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machio shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. #TD#
Wallace shoots in and bounces Machio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Machio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wallace is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Wallace to work.
Machio pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Machio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wallace to keep the fight standing.
William Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.#BC2#
Machio breaks the clinch.
Machio ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Machio moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Machio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machio moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wallace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Machio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace attempts a counter takedown but Machio avoids it well and moves away.
Machio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ralph Machio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machio - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Machio ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machio counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at Machio to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Wallace closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machio quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machio taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Machio is looking to improve his position.
Machio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machio.
Wallace is in close to Machio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wallace has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Machio is retaining full guard. #T3#
Wallace is in close to Machio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Machio is retaining full guard.
Machio is trying to keep Wallace in close. #SUB2#
Machio has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Machio wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machio is keeping the position for now.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Machio keeps moving. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Machio pulls Wallace in close to prevent any damage.
Wallace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Machio keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Machio.
Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
Machio lands a head kick. Wallace smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machio wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallace manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Wallace trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Machio manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machio is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machio stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Machio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machio postures up.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Machio is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Machio wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #SUB#
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Machio defends easily.
Machio throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Machio tries to pass.
Machio postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
Machio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace managing to control the position. #T3#
Machio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machio manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Machio.
Wallace misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Machio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Machio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machio throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Machio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Machio is nestled in close to Wallace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machio looks to land a strike but Wallace avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Machio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
#R3#
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace throws a jab when Machio was well out of range.#TD#
Wallace throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wallace is in Machio's guard.#SUB2#
Machio is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wallace connects with a decent elbow.
Wallace advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace breaks from Machio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machio is working to get back to half guard.
William Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Machio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machio landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace lands with a heel strike from the guard. #SUB#
Wallace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Machio controlling him for the moment.
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wallace is looking to control Machio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Machio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace is staying active underneath Machio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.
Machio trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace trying to hold on to Machio's head to control him but Machio postures up. #T3#
Nice strikes from Machio there. #SUB2#
Machio seems to be looking for submissions.
Machio is nestled in close to Wallace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Machio trying to control but Wallace is having none of it. #T4#
Machio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machio raining down shots from the mount!
Machio mounts Wallace! Really nice guard pass there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machio looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph Machio.
I think Machio 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Machio!
A victorious Ralph Machio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Just Bleed 25
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Bob lands with a nice body punch.
Bob tests Machio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob throws a leg kick but Machio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob cracks Machio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been informed that Bob has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Bob lands with a straight right. Machio didn't see that one coming.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob scores with a nice strike.
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
Machio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bob counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob throws a leg kick #TD#
and Machio counters with a takedown into side control.
Bob regains half guard.
Machio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bob controlling the position for now.
Bob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Bob is controlling Machio's trapped leg to prevent Machio from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Machio seems to be working for a kimura but Bob defends the submission attempt.
Machio prevents Bob from improving his position.#T2#
Bob holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machio works his way into side control.
Bob tries to bench press Machio off him but Machio keeps the position.
Bob manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Machio looking for submissions off his back.
Machio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bob controlling the action here.
Bob prevents Machio from improving his position.
Bob is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Bob stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Machio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bob lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machio will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob dominated that round.
That's time! Machio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bob dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machio. That did some damage!
Bob cracks Machio with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Bob looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Machio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bob clobbers Machio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machio. That did some damage!
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machio.
Bob is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machio with a body shot.
Bob moves out of range as Machio strikes.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob motions for Machio to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machio.
Machio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bob lands a leg kick that knocks Machio off balance momentarily.
Bob misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bob.
Bob lands a jab to the nose.
Bob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machio fails to land the takedown.
Bob is looking to chop away at Machio's legs.
Machio moves away from the strike by Bob.
Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Bob throws a leg kick but Machio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bob feints and then cracks Machio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machio down. #T2#
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!
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Machio is out of range.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob avoids the head kick by Machio.
Bob lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Machio looking to score a takedown here. Bob is defending well but Machio drives through and ends up in Bob's guard.#ES2#
Bob is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Machio presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob scores with a sloppy right hand. Machio should have avoided that one.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Machio's front leg but catches the back leg as Machio tries to avoid it.
Bob lands the left hand.
Machio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bob.
Bob misses with a kick to the body
enabling Machio to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Machio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bob defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Machio takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Machio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Machio tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bob stuffs the takedown attempt from Machio. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
Bob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bob connects with a leg kick. Machio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bob pinned against the cage. Bob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bob throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Machio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machio throws a big counter combination but Bob scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machio on the side of the head.
Machio wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob throws out a powerful jab.
Machio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bob. Machio shrugs it off though. #T1#
Bob connects with a leg kick. Machio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bob punishes Machio's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bob.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bob.
Machio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Bob delivers a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Machio's head back.
Bob leaves Machio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machio there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machio's sensitive parts. #T2#
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bob.
Bob fakes the leg kick and cracks Machio in the body.
Bob looks for the body kick but Machio saw that one coming.
Bob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob throws a leg kick but Machio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silent Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machio moves out of range as Bob throws a body kick.
Machio looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Machio.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Machio's belly button to the back.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Bob scores with a nice strike.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Machio moves out of range as Bob strikes.
It looked like Machio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bob sprawls well. Bob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob cracks the inside of Machio's front leg.
Machio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machio shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Bob.
Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob misses with the body kick#CL#
and Machio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machio.
Machio is working for takedown but Bob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bob lands a body punch.
Machio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Bob lands with a short shot to the head.
Machio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bob smiles and moves away.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Machio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bob moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bob throws a head kick that half lands.
Bob tries to work over Machio's front leg with a kick but Machio checks it.
Bob scores with a punch to the head.
Bob tests Machio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob jabs Machio to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
A victorious Silent Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ralph Machio spoke after the fight, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: Just Bleed 21
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Turtle.
Turtle scores with a decent looking hook.
Turtle connects with a looping right hand.
Turtle missing with a left hand there. Machio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turtle misses with a looping right.
Turtle throws a leg kick but Machio moved away.
Despite the aggression on Machio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Machio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turtle.
Turtle throws the left hand but Machio avoids the punch easily.
Turtle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Turtle misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio blocks a jab.
Machio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machio or perhaps it was just good defense by Turtle, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtle works Machio's body with a nice hook.
Mister Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Turtle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machio walks into a straight right hand from Turtle.
A cross from Turtle lands.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turtle digs a good body shot into Machio's ribs.
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turtle throwing a counter right hand but Machio manages to avoid it.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
Turtle misses with a wild body shot.
Turtle feints and then cracks Machio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machio down.
Turtle scoring well with a low kick there.
Turtle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Turtle misses with a straight right.
Machio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machio dives in for a single leg takedown but Turtle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mister Turtle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machio shoots for a double leg takedown but Turtle sprawls well. He's pushed Machio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turtle. Machio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turtle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turtle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turtle just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle connects with the punch.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turtle throws a low kick, looking for Machio's leg but Machio calmly moves out of range.
Machio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turtle lands a body shot.
Turtle cracks the inside of Machio's front leg.
Machio lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Machio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turtle sprawls well initially but Machio persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Machio is trying to work for a kimura but Turtle is defending well.
Machio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turtle defending well though. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura but Turtle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machio to get the leverage.
Machio is looking to advance position but Turtle won't allow it.
Turtle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio.
Turtle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Machio is keen to just control but Turtle is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Machio wants to work for an arm triangle but Turtle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machio throwing shots but Turtle is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Machio is trying to work for a kimura but Turtle is defending well.
Machio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turtle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turtle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machio.
Machio is keen to just control but Turtle is a slippery customer.
Turtle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machio on the ground.#SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura but Turtle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machio to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Machio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turtle has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Turtle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machio defending well as Turtle loads up on a big left hand.
Machio looks for a takedown but Turtle sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turtle jabs Machio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turtle connects with a body shot that sends Machio's belly button to the back.
Turtle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Machio moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Machio gets control of Turtle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machio wants to sweep here but Turtle controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Turtle stands up from Machio's guard - Turtle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turtle tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turtle to the ground. Turtle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Machio or perhaps it was just good defense by Turtle, which made it look bad.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
Turtle throws a lazy right hand but Machio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but Turtle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turtle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turtle tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turtle to the ground. Turtle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Turtle does it's job there.
Turtle misses with a straight right.
Turtle scores with a hook.
Turtle cracks a nice hook into Machio's ribs.
Turtle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turtle lands with a right hand.
Machio fails to land the takedown.
Turtle throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Machio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machio moves away.
Turtle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machio can do to turn this around?
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turtle. Turtle obviously looking to wear him down.
Turtle misses with a wild body shot.
Turtle lands a jab.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Turtle cracks a nice hook into Machio's ribs.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Turtle misses. #CL2#
Machio closes the distance and clinches.
Machio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turtle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turtle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Machio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turtle uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Machio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turtle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Turtle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Turtle just misses with a punch to the body.
Turtle cracks Machio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machio defending well as Turtle loads up on a big left hand.
Machio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turtle can pounce on him. #T4#
Turtle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Turtle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machio shoots for a takedown but Turtle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turtle throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Machio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turtle wants to get back to striking at distance but Machio won't allow it.
Turtle works on Machio's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Machio blocks an uppercut.
Turtle is trying to break the clinch but Machio is controlling him.
Machio blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turtle fails to land.
Turtle misses with the head strike.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turtle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turtle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Turtle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machio misses with a body shot
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turtle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Turtle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turtle lunges at Machio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machio's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Turtle.
Machio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turtle as he avoids it easily.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
A big right from Turtle misses.
Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turtle throws out the jab. #T1#
Turtle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turtle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machio on the side of the head.
Turtle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turtle tries to score with a low kick but Machio moves his leg out of the way.
Machio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machio misses with a takedown attempt - Turtle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turtle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turtle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turtle cracks Machio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Turtle.
Mister Turtle is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Turtle tries to work over Machio's front leg with a kick but Machio checks it.
Machio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut there from Turtle.
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!
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown. Turtle tries to sprawl out of it but Machio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turtle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turtle with a nice cross.
A cross from Turtle lands.
Machio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turtle defends well and Machio ends up having to push Turtle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mister Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machio slips a jab from Turtle.
Turtle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machio takes one on the button.#T3#
Turtle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turtle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machio takes a step back to recover.
Turtle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machio's hands.
Machio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turtle throws a shot from downtown. Machio moves away and avoids it.
Machio tries to counter with a clinch but Turtle shakes him off and moves away.
Turtle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Turtle.
Turtle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turtle looks to score with a jab to the body but Machio is just out of range.
Machio with the counter takedown but Turtle avoids it easily.
Machio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machio ducks right into an uppercut from Turtle. #T4#
Machio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turtle.
Machio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turtle defends it well.
Machio shoots in for a takedown but Turtle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turtle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machio is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Machio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Machio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machio works his way into full mount!
Machio working Turtle over with strikes here.
Machio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ralph Machio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Machio looking to secure an arm triangle but Turtle defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Turtle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turtle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Turtle!
In defeat, Ralph Machio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: Just Bleed MMA 16
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Jalovaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jalovaara lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Jalovaara gets a double leg takedown into Machio's guard.
Machio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalovaara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jalovaara is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Machio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jalovaara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara trying to control but Machio is working from the bottom.
Jalovaara distracts Machio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Machio wants to sweep here but Jalovaara controlling him for the moment.
Jalovaara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jalovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jalovaara forces his way into half guard.
Machio has hold of Jalovaara's hands but Jalovaara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machio is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jalovaara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jalovaara postures up in Machio's guard and throws a big left but Machio blocks it.
Machio controls Jalovaara momentarily but Jalovaara frees himself. #T2#
Jalovaara cracks Machio with a solid left hand.
Jalovaara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jalovaara works over Machio with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jalovaara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jalovaara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jalovaara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jalovaara wants to control from the top but Machio keeps moving. #T3#
Jalovaara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Machio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jalovaara defends it easily.
Machio keeping moving, preventing Jalovaara from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jalovaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Jalovaara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Machio pushes Jalovaara off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Jaska Jalovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machio tries to clinch up but Jalovaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Jalovaara unleashes a big counter combination but Machio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jalovaara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jalovaara jabs at Machio's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Jalovaara gets the takedown into side control.
Machio is not content to let Jalovaara control the position.
Jalovaara working the body and head with strikes.
Machio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalovaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Jalovaara is positioning himself well to prevent Machio advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machio moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara is looking to land body kicks.
Machio attempts a counter takedown but Jalovaara avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jalovaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jalovaara.
Jalovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jalovaara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machio backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jalovaara lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalovaara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jalovaara working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jalovaara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jalovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Machio tries to improve position but can't.
Jalovaara advances to mount.
Jalovaara with good strikes from the mount here!
Jalovaara unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Jalovaara.#ROC2#
Machio is rocked!
Machio wants to control but Jalovaara is having none of it.
Oh Machio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jalovaara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jalovaara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jalovaara controlling from the full mount.
Machio seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Jalovaara with the ground and pound from mount.
Jalovaara looking to finish Machio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machio!
Jalovaara wants to control the pace but Machio is squirming around nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalovaara unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Machio wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jalovaara celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Jalovaara!
Jaska Jalovaara very nearly forgot to thank Killer Threads ~ 10% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Ralph Machio was interviewed post fight and said 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: Just Bleed 11
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Machio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dime finds it's way round the side to connect with Machio's head.
Dime lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Machio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dime is trying to defend but Machio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machio on the ground.
Dime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machio. #SUB2#
Machio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dime sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Machio seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machio is working away from the top position though.
Dime wants to improve his position but Machio is controlling well.
Dime is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machio scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Machio is looking to take a break and control but Dime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dime has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dime is trying to get back to full guard.
Machio controlling the action here.
Machio wants to pass to mount but Dime is defending the position.
Machio is taking a breather. Dime 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.#SUB2#
Machio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dime has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
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.
Dime tries to get to full guard but Machio has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Machio is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio works his way into full mount!
Dime is squirming around, avoiding Machio's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Machio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dime tries to hold on but Machio postures up.
Dime is squirming around, avoiding Machio's attempts to control the action.
Machio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dime's face. #SUB2#
Machio has isolated one of Dime's arms. Dime looking to fight him off but Machio twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Machio!
A victorious Ralph Machio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FWC 22: Hug vs. Maafala 2
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1##TD#
Machio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Machio trying to control the position but Shepherd is working away.
Machio cracks Shepherd with a big elbow.
Machio working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Machio is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shepherd looks calm but he's in trouble here. Machio gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shepherd is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Machio lets go of the hold and Shepherd can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralph Machio!
A very excited looking Ralph Machio 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.

Event: FWC 19: Hug vs. Uvol 2
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Danielson .
Ralph Machio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machio darts in looking for a takedown but Danielson gets double underhooks and turns Machio into the cage.
Danielson misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Machio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Machio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Danielson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Danielson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Machio.
Machio misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Machio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Danielson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Machio's arms.
Danielson wants to escape the position. #T1#
Danielson wants to control his opponent's hands but Machio gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Danielson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Danielson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Danielson is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Machio 's hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson is bucking up trying to escape but Machio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Danielson tries to hold on but Machio pushes him away.
Machio connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Machio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Danielson ?
Machio prevents Danielson from getting the reversal.
Machio looking to finish with strikes here!
Machio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danielson is looking to escape.
Machio looking to finish Danielson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Danielson !#SUB2#
Machio goes for an armbar but Danielson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danielson .
Danielson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danielson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Machio is trying to control the position but Danielson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio is striking off his back. Danielson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Danielson controlling the pace.
Danielson prevents Machio from improving his position.
Danielson controlling the pace. #T4#
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.
Machio wants to control but Danielson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Danielson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machio is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danielson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machio tries to move into range but Danielson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danielson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machio. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
Machio is looking to clinch.
Danielson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danielson pinned against the cage. Danielson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Danielson .
Johnny Danielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Danielson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machio's head.
Machio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danielson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machio. Machio gets slowly back to his feet.
Machio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machio looks to clinch
and Danielson counters with a straight right hand.
Danielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machio can do to turn this around?
Machio misses with a takedown
and Danielson counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Danielson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danielson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danielson dips to his left and cracks Machio with an uppercut!
Machio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Danielson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danielson throws a jab but it's blocked by Machio.
Machio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Machio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danielson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Danielson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danielson .
Nice takedown defense from Danielson . No joy for Machio on that attempt.
Danielson is looking to counter the offense by Machio and move into the clinch.
Machio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machio throws a chopping leg kick but Danielson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Danielson missing with a left hand there. Machio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ralph Machio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danielson swivels and escapes.
Machio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danielson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machio.
Danielson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Machio is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Danielson misses its target.
Danielson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to avoid it but Machio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danielson to the ground. Danielson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Danielson is winning the standup battle so far.
Machio tries to clinch
and Danielson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown. Danielson tries to sprawl out of it but Machio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danielson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Danielson pinned against the cage. Danielson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Danielson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Danielson .
Machio shoots in but no luck this time.
Danielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Machio with a poor takedown
enabling Danielson to counter with a crisp jab.
Machio tries for a takedown but Danielson circles away easily
and Danielson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnny Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Machio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielson jabs Machio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danielson tries a head kick but it misses.
Danielson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nice cross by Danielson .
Danielson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machio shoots in looking for a takedown but Danielson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machio fails with the takedown
and Danielson counters with a nice body shot.
Machio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danielson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danielson .
Danielson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danielson swings for the body but Machio moves out of range.
Danielson misses the shot to the body.
Danielson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Machio fails with the takedown
and Danielson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Danielson misses.
Danielson connects with an inside leg kick.
Machio misses with a leg kick
and Danielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danielson connects with a body shot that sends Machio's belly button to the back.#T3#
Danielson lands the left hand.
Danielson misses with a straight left.
Danielson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machio.
Machio flicks out a counter leg kick but Danielson steps away.
Machio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Machio is rocked!
Machio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danielson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machio looks for a takedown but Danielson sprawls well.
Machio with a poor takedown
letting Danielson counter with a right hand.
Machio is still on wobbly legs! Can Danielson finish him?
Machio tries to clinch there but Danielson circles away.
and Danielson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Machio! He's just covering up as Danielson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Danielson !
A very excited looking Johnny Danielson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Ralph Machio had this to say: 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: FWC 16
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Machio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machio winds up and cracks Gomaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Machio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Machio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomaz! #SUB#
Machio working for a guillotine from mount but Gomaz is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio controlling from the full mount.
Gomaz is bucking up trying to escape but Machio cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Gomaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machio.
Machio punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Machio working the ground and pound effectively.
Machio with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machio controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Machio with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Gomaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Gomaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Machio landing strikes from the mount.
Machio controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gomaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machio.
Gomaz taking shots to the head.
Machio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomaz hang on?#ROC#
Gomaz is rocked!#T4#
Machio lands a big shot to the head and Gomaz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ralph Machio!
Ralph Machio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FWC 14: Gracie vs. Ergazakis
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Bowden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bowden closes the distance and pushes Machio back into the cage.
Bowden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowden tries to throw a body punch but Machio avoids it by throwing Bowden back against the cage.
Machio avoids the elbow strike from Bowden, against the cage.
Bowden pushes off an throws an elbow but Machio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Machio pulls guard effortlessly.
Machio keeping moving, preventing Bowden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Machio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machio controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowden tries to free his leg and advance position but Machio is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machio is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bowden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bowden working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bowden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bowden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
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.
Machio landing with the ground and pound.
Machio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bowden has an active guard here but Machio has managed to pass into half guard.
Machio not doing much here. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura here.
Bowden gets full guard.#T3#
Machio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowden is trying to keep Machio in close.
Bowden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machio controls the pace.
Bowden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bowden is looking for a triangle here but Machio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Machio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machio trying to control the position but Bowden is working away. #T4#
Bowden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bowden is trying to control Machio's posture but Machio avoids it.
Machio controlling the position.
Machio working away.
Bowden is looking to reverse the position.
Machio working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Machio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machio working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bowden has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Machio has clasped his hands together around Bowden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Machio scoring with punches from side control.
Bowden tries to buck Machio off but Machio is having none of it.
Bowden can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowden is looking to regain half guard here but Machio keeps moving and retains side control.
Machio working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bowden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machio is chipping away with strikes.
Bowden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowden takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Machio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Machio is continuing to stall.
Machio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowden keeps working.
Bowden wants to control but Machio postures up.#SUB2#
Machio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bowden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ralph Machio has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.
Machio controls the position from side control.
Bowden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bowden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machio on the ground.#SUB2#
Bowden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machio's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Machio! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bowden has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ralph Machio!
Ralph Machio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaime Bowden had this to say: 'Luck is a strange phenomena.'.

Event: FWC 11: Tracey vs. Rockin
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Machio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Camble misses its intended target.
Camble with a jab.
Camble cracks a nice hook into Machio's ribs.
Machio scores with a sloppy right hand. Camble should have avoided that one.
Machio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Machio tries to clinch up but Camble circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Machio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Machio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Camble told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Camble trying to hold on to Machio's head to control him but Machio postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Machio is pressing down on Camble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camble is holding on for now.
Camble wants to control but Machio is keeping busy.
Camble moves into full guard.
Machio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machio wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Camble working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camble throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Machio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machio controlling from the top position. #SU#
Machio stands and steps away. Camble gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Camble lands a jab to the nose.
Camble misses with a left hand #TD#
and Machio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Machio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Camble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machio content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Camble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machio passes into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camble is trying to stand.
Camble punching from the bottom.
Camble misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camble looks to land a right hand but Machio moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Camble's waist but Camble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machio off to one side.
Camble misses with a body shot.
Machio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Ralph Machio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Camble throws the left hand but Machio avoids the punch easily.
Machio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camble.
Machio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camble sprawls and moves away.
Machio slips a jab from Camble.#TD#
Machio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machio showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Machio is looking for a kimura but Camble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machio to get the leverage.
Camble regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble seems keen to control Machio's posture.
Camble is continuing to stall.
Camble keeping moving, preventing Machio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Machio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machio stands up over Camble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camble has momentary wrist control but Machio slips an elbow through the middle.
Camble is trying to keep Machio in close. #SUB2#
Camble looking for a guillotine here but Machio defends easily.
Camble trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camble's guard.
Machio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Machio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machio slips a nice elbow through Camble's hands, connecting with Camble's forehead.
Camble wants to improve his position but Machio is controlling well.
Machio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Machio slows the pace down in half guard.
Machio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Camble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machio is trying to control the action in half guard but Camble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machio lands strikes from half guard.#ES2#
Camble manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Machio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Machio fails with a takedown attempt.
Machio blocks a jab.
Machio feinted with a counter takedown.
Camble slaps away a takedown attempt from Machio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Camble might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Camble backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Camble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machio with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ralph Machio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Machio moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Camble misses.
Camble throws an off balance right hand
and Machio counters with a one-two to the body.
Camble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machio manages to avoid it.
Camble looks to land a right hand but Machio moved out of range.
Camble throws an overhand right that lands on Machio's shoulder, as Machio tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Camble. Beautiful body shot.
Machio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camble if he has to take too many more of those. #T1##CL2#
Camble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camble throws a punch but it's blocked by Machio.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Machio.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machio as Camble tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Camble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camble throws a jab when Machio was well out of range.
Machio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camble is fending him off so far but Machio persists. Nope, Camble circles away and we're back to standing.
Camble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Machio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Machio moves into the clinch successfully.
Machio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Camble misses with the head strike.
Machio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machio can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Camble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camble looks to throw the jab but Machio is out of range. #TD#
Machio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Camble kicks Machio off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machio misses with a takedown attempt - Camble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machio is defended easily by Camble.
Camble leaves Machio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Camble closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Camble breaks the clinch. #T4#
Machio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machio tries for a takedown but Camble circles away easily
and Camble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Machio takes the fight into the clinch.
Camble is pressed up against the cage. Machio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camble down to the mat. Camble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camble throws a body punch but Machio moves out of range.
Ash Camble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Camble. That snapped Machio's head back.
Machio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camble.
Camble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ash Camble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph Machio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machio moves forwards but Camble connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Camble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ash Camble!
The defeated Ralph Machio had this to say: 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: FWC 9: Mubango v Von Sprockets
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Machio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coholic tests Machio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Coholic misses its intended target.
Coholic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machio.
Coholic throws a body punch but Machio moves out of range.
Coholic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machio under the eye.
Coholic lands with a straight right. Machio didn't see that one coming.
Machio looks for a takedown but Coholic sprawls well.
Machio wants to clinch but Coholic slips to the side
and Coholic counters with a nice uppercut.
Machio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coholic counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Coholic.
Machio moves out of range of the strikes.
Machio feinted with a counter takedown.
Coholic sizes up Machio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Coholic.#ROC2#
Machio is rocked!#T1#
Coholic scores with a hook.
Oh Machio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coholic connects with a superb combination that knocks Machio out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Coholic before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Machio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Al Coholic!
Al Coholic is the new middleweight champion!
Ralph Machio spoke after the fight, saying 'I will see you again. And next time, I won't take it easy.'.

Event: FWC 7: Hug vs. Uvol
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Machio looks for the body kick but Gomaz saw that one coming.
Gomaz misses with a combination #TD2#
so Machio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machio chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Machio gets to his feet - Gomaz follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Machio looking to score a takedown here. Gomaz is defending well but Machio drives through and ends up in Gomaz's guard.
Machio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machio is in close to Gomaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Gomaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Machio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Machio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machio is stalling in the full guard.
Machio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machio cracks Gomaz with a solid left hand.
Machio passes into half guard.
Machio is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomaz defends it well.
Machio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Gomaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machio is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Machio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gomaz.
Gomaz tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
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.
Machio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gomaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machio working the ground and pound.
Machio controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machio is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Machio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gomaz is looking for a sweep.
Machio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machio controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Machio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ralph Machio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomaz is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Machio swings around for an armbar but Gomaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machio's guard.
Machio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gomaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Machio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomaz's head.
Machio advances position into side control!
Machio scoring with punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Machio working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Machio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Gomaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Machio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomaz to his feet.
Ralph Machio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Machio looks to land a body kick but Gomaz moved away.
Gomaz throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Machio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machio.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Machio has the dominant position.#TD2#
Machio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Machio is pulling down on Gomaz's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Machio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomaz is aware though and is defending well.
Machio controlling Gomaz's posture.
Machio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gomaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Machio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Machio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machio stands and throws Gomaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomaz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Machio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machio taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD2#
Machio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Machio.
Machio passes into half guard. #T1#
Machio slips a nice elbow through Gomaz's hands, connecting with Gomaz's forehead.#SUB#
Gomaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machio slips a nice elbow through Gomaz's hands, connecting with Gomaz's forehead.
Machio slows the pace down in half guard.
Gomaz tries to roll over but Machio keeps him under control.#T2#
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machio lands a nice short elbow.
Machio works his way into side control.
Machio working the ground and pound from side control.#SU2#
Machio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomaz to his feet. #CL2#
Machio moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Machio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gomaz can't fight it off and eventually Machio manages to take the fight to the floor. Gomaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Machio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomaz's guard.
Machio lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Machio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machio.
Machio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Machio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gomaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machio winds up and cracks Gomaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Machio lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machio winds up and cracks Gomaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Machio working the head and body with strikes.
Machio controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Machio really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Gomaz throws a nice looking combination but Machio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machio just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Machio clinches. #TD2#
Machio pulls guard effortlessly.
Machio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Machio controlling the action here.
Gomaz is in trouble now - Machio has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
BOOM! Machio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Machio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomaz hang on?
Machio with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Gomaz is rocked!
Machio unloading with bombs!
Oh Gomaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machio is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gomaz goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Machio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralph Machio!
Ralph Machio is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Ralph Machio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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