Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
A jab from Brownie misses.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Brownie misses.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Nice uppercut lands for Brownie. That snapped Machida's head back.
Brownie misses with a hook.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Brownie moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Brownie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Brownie's head but Brownie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brownie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida misses the jab.
Brownie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brownie manages to avoid it.
Brownie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Brownie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Brownie blocks the leg kick.
Brownie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brownie shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brownie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Brownie digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
A slow jab from Brownie misses its intended target.
It looked like Machida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brownie.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Machida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brownie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Brownie gets a clinch.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brownie.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries a body shot but Brownie blocks it.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Brownie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brownie checks a leg kick.
Brownie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brownie connects with a body shot.
Machida moves out of range as Brownie strikes.
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Brownie's shoulder, as Brownie tries to avoid the shot.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Brownie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brownie 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.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Brownie moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Machida avoids the body shot from Brownie.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Brownie misses the jab.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Brownie's knee but Brownie avoids it well.
Machida throws a jab when Brownie was well out of range.
A lazy left from Brownie finds it's target.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Brownie misses.
Brownie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brownie looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.#T4#
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Brownie moved away.
Brownie misses with a hook
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brownie lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Brownie blocks the leg kick.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Brownie blocks a jab.
Brownie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida slips under a jab from Brownie.
Brownie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brownie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brownie checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brownie or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida, which made it look bad.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Brownie swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida motions for Brownie to come forward. Machida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brownie! But no joy.
Brownie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida lands a head shot.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brownie. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brownie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick as Brownie jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Brownie. Those never looked like landing.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Machida throws a body punch but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brownie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brownie.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
That kick from Machida tenderised Brownie's leg. Brownie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brownie under the eye.
Brownie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Brownie.
Brownie misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Brownie finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Brownie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Brownie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brownie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brownie misses with a straight right.
Brownie checks a leg kick.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Brownie slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Brownie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brownie throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaun Brownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brownie throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Brownie throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Brownie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Brownie off balance momentarily.
Brownie lands an overhand right.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida tried to score with a low kick but Brownie checks it.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brownie.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brownie is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Brownie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brownie.
Brownie throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Brownie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brownie to score with a decent uppercut.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida slips a jab from Brownie.
Brownie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Brownie looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Brownie slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Brownie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brownie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Machida looks to land a right hand but Brownie moved out of range.
Brownie scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brownie misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
A combination from Brownie does no damage.
Brownie lands a jab to the nose.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Brownie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Brownie had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is looking to slow Brownie down with leg kicks.
Brownie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida moves forwards but Brownie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Brownie blocks the low kick.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Nice defenses there by Machida.#T1#
Machida misses with a low kick.
Brownie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida throws a hook but Brownie avoids it easily.
Brownie throws a right hand that misses
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Brownie moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Machida thumps Brownie with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Brownie down.
Some bone on bone action there as Brownie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brownie checks a leg kick.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
Brownie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Brownie's shoulder, as Brownie tries to avoid the shot.
Brownie fails with the takedown.#T2#
Machida slips a jab from Brownie.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Machida slips a jab from Brownie.
Brownie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Brownie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brownie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida connects with a jab.
Machida cracks Brownie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida blocks a jab.
Brownie moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Brownie misses with a right hand
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida scores with a jab.
Machida feints and then cracks Brownie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brownie down.
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
Brownie throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Brownie misses. #T3#
Brownie throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
Machida misses with a leg kick
and Brownie counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Brownie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Machida.
Brownie staying out of range there.
Brownie throws out a counter right but Machida avoids it with no problem.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Brownie.
Machida misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Brownie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB2#
Brownie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brownie's guard! Nice work there by Machida!
Brownie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brownie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brownie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Brownie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Brownie connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Brownie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brownie pulls his head out easily.
Brownie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shaun Brownie.
I think Brownie 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Brownie!
In his post fight interview, Shaun Brownie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Baker.
Baker lands an overhand right.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Machida avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Machida throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.#TD#
Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baker.
Baker landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is working Machida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machida controlling Baker's posture.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
Baker wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #T2#
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Baker is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Baker postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Machida pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida is trying to keep Baker in close.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Baker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab. #TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida is adopting a defensive guard.
Balthazar Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Baker trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baker lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Machida is rocked!
Baker loads up on a big left hand. Machida felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Baker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Machida can't hide his disappointment, as Baker celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
Balthazar Baker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Machida stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there #TD#
so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Nakamura works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura. #SUB2#
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Machida jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Machida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Machida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakamura checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses the jab.#T2#
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Machida is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy. #T4#
The ground and pound from Nakamura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machida has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machida wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machida to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Machida catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Nakamura cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Nakamura takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Machida.#T1#
Nakamura takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Machida is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Nakamura tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Machida sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. #T2#
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Nakamura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura slips a jab from Machida.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida slips a jab from Nakamura.#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.
Nakamura is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Machida is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Nakamura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seiryu Machida.
I think Nakamura 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 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: KillsInWater vs Hoodonk
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Machida.
Diesel moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Diesel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Machida is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount!
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel wants to take Machida's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel moves to his opponent's back but Machida bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Diesel.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diesel working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
Machida postures up. #SUB#
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida postures up.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Machida controlling the position.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Machida is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayn Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machida lands an uppercut.#TD#
Diesel pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#SUB#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machida has passed into half guard!
Machida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel has his hands clasped together around Machida's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to control but Machida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Diesel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hayn Diesel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Diesel wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Machida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machida prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up. #T3#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machida's back!#SUB#
Machida showing good submission defense here.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diesel is looking to control Machida but Machida is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is persistently looking for the submission but Machida is defending it well. #T4##SUB#
Diesel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for the choke from the back position but Machida is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Machida is in a bad position with Diesel working for a choke. Machida manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayn Diesel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Hayn Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayn Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Diesel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
Machida lands a body shot. #TD#
Diesel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diesel trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Machida controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida looking to control. #T1#
Machida keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
A jab from Machida misses.
A good leg kick by Machida. #TD#
Diesel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Machida's guard. #T2#
Machida trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Diesel laying and praying for a moment but Machida takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Hayn Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machida wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Machida won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seiryu Machida.
I think Diesel 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayn Diesel!
An out of breath Hayn Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Brownie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Brownie down.
Brownie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
It looked like Brownie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida connects with the punch.
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Brownie off balance momentarily.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brownie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
Machida thumps Brownie with a low kick.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brownie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brownie shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brownie on the side of the head.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida avoids the body shot from Brownie.
Brownie jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida takes a swing at Brownie's ribcage but misses.
Brownie misses the shot to the body.
Brownie throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida cracks Brownie with an open hand slap.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Brownie.
Brownie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Brownie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Machida connects with a nice looking jab.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Brownie misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machida works Brownie's body with a nice hook.
Brownie wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Brownie.
Brownie misses with a body shot. #TD#
Brownie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brownie defends it easily.
Brownie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brownie passes Machida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brownie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brownie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida managing to control the position.
Brownie trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Brownie wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brownie was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Brownie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Brownie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brownie misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brownie.
Machida misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brownie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brownie throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brownie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brownie misses with a double jab
letting Machida counter with a right hand. #T1#
Brownie misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida misses with a low kick.
Brownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brownie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Machida.
Brownie misses with a looping left.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Brownie's head back.
A leg kick checked by Brownie.
Brownie is looking for a counter combo.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brownie scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brownie scores with a jab to the head.
Brownie throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida misses with a hook. Brownie ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Brownie thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Brownie misses the body punch
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Brownie.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida tries a low kick but Brownie avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida lunges at Brownie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brownie's hand.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Brownie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brownie throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brownie.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brownie misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Brownie missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida defending well as Brownie loads up on a big left hand.
Brownie cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brownie stalks Machida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machida's face. Machida staggers backwards, shaken.
Brownie slips a jab from Machida.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Brownie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brownie checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brownie doesn't seem phased though.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brownie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brownie is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Brownie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Brownie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brownie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Brownie checks the leg kick.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Brownie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brownie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brownie thinking.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brownie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brownie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida sizes up Brownie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brownie misses with a hook to the body
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Brownie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brownie looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brownie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Brownie's front leg but catches the back leg as Brownie tries to avoid it.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Brownie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brownie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Brownie misses the target.
Brownie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A slow jab from Brownie misses its intended target.
Brownie throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brownie thinking.
Brownie throws a good cross that connects.
Brownie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida staying out of range there.
Brownie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brownie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Brownie.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brownie thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brownie tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brownie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Brownie works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Brownie with an uppercut!
Brownie throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brownie ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida throws a body punch but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida throws a solid leg kick but Brownie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.#T3#
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brownie.
Machida sizes up Brownie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida throws a low kick, looking for Brownie's leg but Brownie calmly moves out of range.
Brownie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brownie takes one to the chin there.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Machida.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Brownie.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Brownie does no damage. #T4#
Brownie misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brownie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida lands a jab to Brownie's midsection.
Brownie misses with a double jab.
Machida throws out a counter right but Brownie avoids it with no problem.
Brownie tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brownie backing away here, and Machida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaun Brownie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
A combination from Brownie does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brownie is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Brownie misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brownie misses with a two punch combination.
Machida jabs Brownie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
After the fight, Seiryu Machida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Army Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Machida lands.
Army Jr thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army Jr.
Army Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Army Jr darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Army Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Army Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Army Jr breaks from the clinch.
Army Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Army Jr throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Army Jr blocks with his arms. #T1#
Machida pushes Army Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Army Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Machida.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Army Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Army Jr avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Army Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action. #BC#
Army Jr breaks from the clinch.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida is looking to chop away at Army Jr's legs. #CL#
Army Jr has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Army Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Army Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Army Jr.
Army Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Army Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Army Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida misses with some punches.
Army Jr stalls.
Machida digs a right hand into Army Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Army Jr's gas tank.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Army Jr.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida prevents a body shot from Army Jr.
Machida is leaning against Army Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army Jr's elbow.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Army Jr's ribcage. Army Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Army Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Army Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Army Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Army Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Army Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army Jr dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
Army Jr avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Army Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Army Jr controls the action.
Army Jr is trying to stall.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Army Jr shrugs off.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
A short right from Army Jr on the inside.
Army Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Army Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Army Jr under the eye.
Machida is looking to slow Army Jr down with leg kicks.
Army Jr walks into a left hand.
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Machida circles away. #CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida is looking to slow Army Jr down with leg kicks.
Army Jr throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Army Jr on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
Machida throws a low kick, looking for Army Jr's leg but Army Jr calmly moves out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Army Jr's head but Army Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Army Jr moves away and avoids it.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Army Jr with an uppercut!
Army Jr staying out of range there.
Machida takes a swing at Army Jr's ribcage but misses.
Army Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida lands a nice hook to Army Jr's body. Army Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Army Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Machida misses
and Army Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Army Jr blocks a jab.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida walks into a jab.#T1#
Army Jr throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Army Jr is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Army Jr misses the target.
Army Jr clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Army Jr checks a low kick from Machida.
Army Jr misses with a combination
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida jabs Army Jr right on the nose. Army Jr blinks but takes it well.
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army Jr.
Army Jr looks to clinch
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Army Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Army Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Army Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida takes a swing at Army Jr's ribcage but misses.
Machida clobbers Army Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
A solid body kick from Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Machida misses.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Army Jr wants to clinch.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Army Jr is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Machida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machida.#T3#
Machida misses with a jab to the body
and Army Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Army Jr misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Machida.
Nice uppercut lands for Army Jr. That snapped Machida's head back.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Machida misses.
Army Jr staying out of range there.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Army Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida misses with a low kick as Army Jr jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Army Jr. #T4#
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Army Jr slips the punch.
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!
Nice shot by Machida.
Army Jr catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida jabs at Army Jr's body.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Army Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Army Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida thuds a left hand into Army Jr's body.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Army Jr.#CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Army Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machida's defenses.
Army Jr blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Machida circles away.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Machida.
Army Jr is looking to clinch. #CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida landing knees to the head. #BC#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Army Jr checks a low kick from Machida.#CL#
Army Jr instigates a clinch.
Army Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army Jr misses with a knee strike.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it. #T1#
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Army Jr's defenses.
Machida lands a body punch.
Machida lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Army Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Seiryu Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Army Jr tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Army Jr is rocked!#CUT2#Dick Army Jr's cut is getting worse.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Army Jr blocks it.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Army Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Army Jr's face.
Oh Army Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Machida. #T2#
Machida lands an elbow inside that Army Jr shrugs off.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida pushes Army Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Army Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Army Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Army Jr's ribcage. Army Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Dick Army Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Army Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida lands a right hand. #T3#
Machida working aggressively here.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Army Jr throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Army Jr off balance momentarily.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army Jr wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Army Jr checks a leg kick.
Army Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Dick Army Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Army Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Army Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida throws a hook but Army Jr blocks it.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Army Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Army Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Dick Army Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'.

Event: SMASH: Fuentes vs Floyd
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Armstrong.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machida moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machida throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Machida cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Machida lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Armstrong scrambles back to his feet.
Armstrong cracks Machida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Machida.
Armstrong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida misses with a low kick.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida misses with a left hand
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida throws a leg kick that misses.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Armstrong.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Machida misses.
A quick step to the side and Armstrong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Armstrong blocks the leg kick.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Armstrong throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong lands a body shot. #T3#
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Machida punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Armstrong 's knee.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armstrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Armstrong's head back.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida connects with the punch.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida 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#
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Armstrong. That's going to slow Machida down.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Machida throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machida in his tracks.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Armstrong takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong backing away here, and Machida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Armstrong.
Machida throws a right hand that misses
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armstrong on the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.#T2#
Machida lands an overhand right.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida counters with a body kick.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armstrong.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Armstrong misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Armstrong misses the jab.#T3#
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Armstrong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
Armstrong checks the leg kick.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida slips a jab from Armstrong.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armstrong counters with a nice body shot.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machida works the jab nicely.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Machida checks it.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Machida slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Machida slips a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Armstrong.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Machida.
Armstrong throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tim Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Machida cracks Armstrong with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a low kick but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Armstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armstrong's sensitive parts.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Machida misses.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Armstrong takes one on the button.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Machida.
Armstrong takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida lands an overhand right.
Armstrong takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Delsarte
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Machida throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
It seemed like Armstrong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Armstrong scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Machida.
Armstrong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machida steps away.
Machida misses with a leg kick
and Armstrong counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Armstrong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Armstrong punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida works Armstrong's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Armstrong was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida. #T3#
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Armstrong.
Machida tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Armstrong shrugs off.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands a body punch.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Armstrong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Machida. #T4#
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Armstrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Machida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Armstrong with a hook.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Machida misses.
Armstrong connects with a body shot.#T1#
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Armstrong tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Armstrong moves out of range as Machida strikes.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Tim Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Machida throws a low kick but Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Armstrong takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida slips under a jab from Armstrong.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Armstrong punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Tim Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Armstrong finds it's target.
Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Machida misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Machida moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Armstrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida slips a jab from Armstrong.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Machida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Armstrong throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machida misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Armstrong under the eye.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Armstrong takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
Armstrong connects with a crisp jab.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong. #T4#
Nice body punch from Machida.
A jab from Machida misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Armstrong throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
As Armstrong looks to move away, Machida throws a big counter combo but Armstrong just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Armstrong!

Event: SMASH: Face vs Floyd
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Osiris throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osiris misses the jab.
Osiris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Osiris's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Osiris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osiris.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
Osiris bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Osiris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osiris misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Osiris moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Osiris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osiris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Osiris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida avoids the body shot from Osiris.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Osiris with a nice calf kick.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osiris misses the jab.
Good shot there by Osiris.
Osiris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Osiris throws a leg kick but Machida moved away.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Osiris blocks it well.
Osiris scores with a leg kick.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Osiris looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osiris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Osiris.#T2#
Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Osiris scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osiris throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida defending well as Osiris loads up on a big left hand.
Osiris wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Osiris lands with a nice body punch.
Osiris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Osiris gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osiris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eric Osiris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Osiris.
Osiris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida. #T3#
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osiris to score with a decent uppercut.
Osiris staying out of range there.
Osiris misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Osiris throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osiris throws a poor cross that misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Osiris wants to clinch.
Osiris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Osiris dips to his left and cracks Machida with an uppercut!
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Osiris throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida throws out a counter right but Osiris avoids it with no problem.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Osiris is just out of range.
Osiris throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Machida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osiris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida tries a body shot but Osiris blocks it.
Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Osiris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osiris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Osiris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
A little feinted left hand from Osiris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Osiris just misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osiris motions for Machida to come forward. Osiris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Osiris misses with a body shot.
Osiris thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eric Osiris is winning the standup battle so far.
Osiris throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris throws a shot to the body.
Osiris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Osiris.
Osiris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osiris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Osiris connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Osiris misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Osiris. That snapped Machida's head back.
Machida keeps Osiris at a distance using the push kick.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Osiris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osiris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Osiris misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Osiris misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machida in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osiris.
Osiris thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Osiris misses with a low kick. #T2#
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osiris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida avoids the body shot from Osiris.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a straight right hand.
Osiris throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Osiris misses with a hook #CL2#
and Machida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida tries a body shot but Osiris blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Osiris is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Osiris takes an elbow to the temple.
Osiris lands a left hand.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osiriss head. #T3#
Osiris wants to break free but Machida has control.
Osiris swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osiris tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Osiris back against the cage.
Good body shot from Osiris.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
Osiris is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osiris blocks it with crossed arms.
Osiris tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Osiris lands a right hand.
Machida blocking some punches.
Osiris is trying to stall.
Osiris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida throws an elbow that misses.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osiris blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Osiris blocking some punches.
Osiris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Osiris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osiris slips under a jab from Machida.
Osiris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Osiris throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osiris misses with a kick to the body.
Osiris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machida.
Osiris lands a slapping body shot.
Osiris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Osiris throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Osiris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Machida pushes Osiris away with a front kick.
Osiris lands with a right hand.
Osiris looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Osiris moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Osiris misses.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Osiris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osiris throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Jab from Osiris.
Osiris throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Osiris.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Osiris is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Osiris takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Osiris misses with a straight left.
Osiris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Osiris sees coming a mile off.
Osiris throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Osiris walks into a left hand.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Osiris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Osiris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Osiris cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osiris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Osiris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Osiris scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Osiris digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Osiris throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Seiryu Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osiris misses with some punches.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osiris is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Osiris controls his hands.
Machida tries to work over Osiris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Osiris in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Osiris blocks a body shot from Machida.
Osiris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osiris blocks the elbow strike.
Osiris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Osiris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Osiris in his tracks for a moment.
Machida prevents a body shot from Osiris.
A right hook to the body lands for Osiris.
Machida blocking some punches. #T4#
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osiris is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Osiris lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida blocks a body shot from Osiris.
Machida prevents a body shot from Osiris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osiris.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Machida. #CUT2#Eric Osiris's cut is getting worse.
Osiris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Osiris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Machida blocking some punches.
Osiris tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seiryu Machida.
I think Osiris 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Osiris!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Osiris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Sonni
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Army Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Army Jr blocks it.
Army Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Army Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Army Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr.
A short right from Army Jr.
Army Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Army Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Army Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Army Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Army Jr fails to land.
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!
Army Jr lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Army Jr.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida lands an elbow just above Army Jr 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.#T1#
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machida throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Army Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Army Jr wants to clinch
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida jabs at Army Jr's body.
Army Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Army Jr is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Army Jr lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Army Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
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!
Army Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
Army Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Army Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida throws the left hand but Army Jr avoids the punch easily.
Army Jr throws a big counter combination but Machida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Army Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Army Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army Jr moves away.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Army Jr takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Army Jr defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Machida circles away. #CL#
Army Jr drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Army Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Army Jr blocks an uppercut.
Army Jr crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Army Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Army Jr's brow. #BC#
Army Jr breaks the clinch.
Army Jr misses with a double jab.
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida counters with a body kick.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.#T4##CL#
Army Jr clinches with his opponent.
Army Jr landing knees to the body.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Army Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Machida misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Army Jr both land. Nice combination.
Army Jr misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
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#
Army Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Army Jr cracks Machida with a good jab.#ROC#Machida is rocked!
Army Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Army Jr finish him?
Army Jr avoids a kick to the body.
As Machida tries to get set, Army Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Machida manages to avoid the attempt.
Machida seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Army Jr clinches with his opponent.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Army Jr.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Army Jr lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Army Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Army Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a body shot but Army Jr blocks it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Army Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Army Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Army Jr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Army Jr obliges.
Army Jr avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Army Jr gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Army Jr lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
Army Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Army Jr - that landed with a thud.
Army Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Army Jr, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Army Jr's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Army Jr crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Army Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dick Army Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Army Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Army Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army Jr. #BC#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Army Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dick Army Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Army Jr has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Army Jr.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr blocks an uppercut.
Army Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Machida takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Army Jr's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Army Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Good body shot from Army Jr.
Army Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Army Jr won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Army Jr tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Army Jr back against the cage.
Army Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Army Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Army Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands. #T4#
Army Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Army Jr avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Army Jr lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Army Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Army Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Army Jr blocks it.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Army Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Army Jr.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Army Jr is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Machida catches Army Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Army Jr misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Army Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Dick Army Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army Jr. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a low kick as Army Jr jumps back.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Army Jr wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.#T1##CL#
Army Jr clinches up against the cage.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Army Jr tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Army Jr.
Army Jr misses with a double jab. #CL#
Army Jr rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Army Jr misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Army Jr blocks with his arms.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Army Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Army Jr blocks a body shot from Machida.
Army Jr takes a shot to the head.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Army Jr wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Army Jr rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army Jr.
Machida presses Army Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida tries to work over Army Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida lands a body shot.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Machida.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Army Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army Jr can't break the clinch.
Army Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Army Jr.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Army Jr avoids it.
Army Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Army Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida lands an elbow just above Army Jr 's eye.
Machida lands an elbow just above Army Jr 's eye. #CUT2#Dick Army Jr's cut is getting worse.
Army Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Army Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Machida.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Army Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Army Jr avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Army Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Army Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army Jr!
Dick Army Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'My father will be proud of me again'.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Carter.
Carter misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida is trying to counter with his kicks.
Carter slips under a jab.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
A jab from Machida misses.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Carter has been cut.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carter. Carter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Carter misses with a hook
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Carter.
Michael Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Machida slips under a jab from Carter.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Carter is wise to it.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Machida.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Carter checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter misses with a low kick.
A big right from Carter misses. #T4#
Carter throws an off balance right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Machida off the cage and back into range.
Carter slips under a jab from Machida.
Carter throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a solid body kick.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Carter misses
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Carter misses with a hook.
Machida throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Carter motions for Machida to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carter throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carter throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. #T1#
Carter throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Machida throws out a powerful jab.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the cage.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida staying out of range there.#T2#
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Carter.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Machida lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter moves out of range as Machida strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A jab lands there for Carter.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Machida moves away from the strike by Carter.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Machida slips a straight right by Carter.
Machida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Machida wants to slow Carter down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
Carter connects with a single shot there.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Machida throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter with a hook.
Good exchange - Carter coming out on top.
Machida slips a jab from Carter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter's cut.
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#
A head kick misses from Machida.
A low kick lands for Carter.
Carter misses with a kick to the body
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Carter really felt that one!
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Carter shrugs it off.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carter if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.#CUT2#Michael Carter's cut is getting worse.
Machida circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Carter to the canvas! Carter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Machida keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Mamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamba misses the shot to the body.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Mamba manages to step out the way in time.
Mamba misses with a wild body shot.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Mamba misses.
Machida counters with a body kick.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mamba moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Mamba throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba connects with a looping right hand.
Mamba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Mamba is looking to counter punch.
Mamba cracks Machida with an open hand slap.#T1#
Mamba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Machida darts in and clinches Mamba up against the cage.
Mamba is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida tries to work over Mamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamba controls his hands.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamba backwards.
Mamba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machida lands an elbow just above Mamba 's eye.
Mamba blocking some punches.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamba backwards. #BC#
Mamba breaks from the clinch.
Mamba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
Mamba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida throws out a counter right but Mamba avoids it with no problem.
Mamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Machida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mamba thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Mamba.
Mamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida slips a jab from Mamba.
Mamba misses with a few strikes there.
Mamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mamba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Mamba shrugs it off.
Mamba misses with a left hand
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mamba is breathing heavily.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Machida.
Mamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamba is just out of range.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Mamba blocks the leg kick.
Machida scores with a one two! Mamba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mamba throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Mamba throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mamba is wise to it.
Machida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machida tries to counter with a clinch but Mamba shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Mamba.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Mamba throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Mamba is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mamba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamba loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Mamba throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Mamba with an uppercut!
Black Mamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamba throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Mamba throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Mamba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida slips a jab from Mamba.
Machida throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Mamba does no damage.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mamba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Black Mamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Machida takes a swing at Mamba's ribcage but misses.
Mamba throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Machida throws a counter combo.
Black Mamba is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamba blocks the body kick.
Mamba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mamba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Mamba counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida checks a low kick from Mamba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Mamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida checks a low kick from Mamba.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamba connects with a jab.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Machida looks for the body kick but Mamba saw that one coming.
Machida cracks Mamba with an open hand slap.#CUT2#Black Mamba's cut is getting worse.
Mamba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mamba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamba throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida slips under a jab from Mamba.
Mamba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mamba. That one must have hurt.
Mamba throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Mamba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Mamba catches Machida right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Mamba loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida with a hook.
Mamba lands with a straight right. Machida didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mamba misses with a looping left.
Machida walks into a left hand.
Mamba lands the left hand.
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mamba thinking.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamba.
Mamba misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machida drops his hands momentarily and Mamba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Mamba.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamba.
Mamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Mamba misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida moves out of range as Mamba strikes.
Machida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mamba.
Mamba misses with a straight left.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida moves out of range as Mamba strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Mamba throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. #T4#
Mamba misses with a straight right.
Mamba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Mamba throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamba works the jab nicely.
Mamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mamba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamba misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Mamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamba misses with a hook
and Mamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamba throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Black Mamba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mamba lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Mamba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mamba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamba scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mamba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamba lands with a nice body punch.
Machida jabs at Mamba's body.
Mamba misses with a body shot.
Machida tries to counter with a clinch but Mamba shakes him off and moves away.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mamba misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida is looking to clinch but Mamba is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Mamba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Mamba with the inside leg kick. #KD2#
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Mamba tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Mamba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamba throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL2#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida gets through Mamba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Black Mamba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mamba's defenses.
Machida lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Mamba is rocked!#BC#
Mamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Mamba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamba lands a jab.
Mamba seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Black Mamba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Black Mamba had this to say: 'I'll be back..'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Voronin looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voronin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Voronin takes one to the side of the head.
Voronin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida avoids the head kick by Voronin.
Voronin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voronin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin lands with a nice body kick.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Voronin lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Donk. Voronin catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Machida thinks about the counter body kick.
Voronin tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Machida defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Voronin blocks it well.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Jab, jab by Voronin - just one landing.
Machida checks a low kick from Voronin.
Voronin tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Voronin's torso.#T2#
Voronin throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Voronin is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Machida misses.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Voronin misses with a hook
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Voronin moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A short right from Voronin.
Machida blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida prevents a body shot from Voronin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Voronin lands with a left to the head.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Voronin blocks with his arms. #T4#
A short left from Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Voronin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida blocking some punches.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Machida tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronin's defenses.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Voronin scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voronin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronin can pounce on him.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Voronin moves into the clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Voronin digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Voronin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Voronin tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Machida blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Machida cracks Voronin with a nice body shot.
Machida presses Voronin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voronin tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Voronin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Voronin avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida blocking some punches.
Andriy Voronin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Machida working aggressively here.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronin's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voronin.
Voronin cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida misses with some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Voronin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voronin presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voronin avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Voronin.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Voronin avoids the damage to the body.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Machida. #T4#
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Voronin's ribcage.
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!
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Machida.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Voronin tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Voronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Voronin lands the left hand.
Voronin misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin misses with a left hand
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Voronin misses the target.
Voronin scores with a hook.
Voronin throws a nice head kick!
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Machida throws a lazy body kick
and Voronin counters with a left to the body.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Voronin. #ROC#Machida is rocked!
Voronin drops Machida with a huge uppercut! Machida drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Voronin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C55: Garcia vs. Marinov
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov 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.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it well.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy head kick
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a nice head kick!
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida pushes Kuznetsov away with a front kick.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida slips a jab from Kuznetsov.#T3#
Kuznetsov cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Machida wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Machida moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov 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#
Machida with a hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Kuznetsov shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Machida counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuznetsov toppling to the canvas! Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Machida finish him?!#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kuznetsov to the canvas! Kuznetsov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Machida keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machida walks into a left hand.
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Yaj stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Yaj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Machida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yaj. Yaj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yaj cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaj lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Machida avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Yaj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida misses with a looping left.#T3#
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Yaj shrugs it off.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Yaj misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj walks into a jab.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Yaj tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Machida misses
and Yaj counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yaj.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Yaj lands a body shot.
Yaj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a kick to the body
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yaj might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Yaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida thinks about the counter body kick.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj misses with a body shot. #T2#
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Yaj.
Yaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
Machida throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yaj throws a body kick that misses.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yaj walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
Machida misses with a looping left.#T3#
Yaj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machida. That did some damage!
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Yaj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yaj scrambles back to his feet.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida slips a jab from Yaj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Yaj.
Machida throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Yaj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yaj's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Machida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaj throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Yaj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Yaj throws a quick counter head kick but Machida was just out of range.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida avoids the head kick by Yaj. #T1#
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida connects with a single shot there.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Yaj is rocked!
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yaj under the eye.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj looks to throw a body kick
and Machida counters with a crisp right that sends Yaj to the canvas! Machida follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
A less than humble Seiryu Machida misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Pat Yaj stepped up to the mic, saying 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.

Event: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baker moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Machida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baker avoids the head kick by Machida. #CL2#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head. #T1#
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baker tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker lands a right hand.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida blocks a body shot from Baker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside. #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Machida has Baker pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Baker is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Machida - that's hurt Baker badly! Oh, another knee lands and Baker is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Baker doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Seiryu Machida!
After the fight, Seiryu Machida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Vendarra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machida checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Vendarra's torso.
Machida lands a jab to Vendarra's midsection.
Vendarra is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Machida thumps Vendarra with a low kick.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
Vendarra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Vendarra is rocked!
Machida drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vendarra right on the button. Vendarra goes down! Machida follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Machida gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 78
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Johnson swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Machida clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machida lands with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.#CL2#
Machida gets a clinch.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Machida lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida is working Johnson over against the cage.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Machida gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Johnson with a hook.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Machida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Nice shot by Machida.
Machida thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Johnson throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Seiryu Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machida gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machida lands a right hand.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jeff Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Machida is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machida just manages to avoid it.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.#T1#
Machida missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Machida slips a jab from Johnson.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Machida.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Machida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jeff Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
A very excited looking Seiryu Machida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Arteta blocks a jab.
Arteta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Arteta is wise to it.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Arteta moved out of range.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Arteta stumbling back into the cage.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteta.
Nice shot by Arteta.
Mikel Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arteta misses with a straight right.
Arteta throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida throws a leg kick #TD#
so Arteta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Machida has his feet on Arteta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Arteta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arteta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Arteta checks a low kick from Machida.
Arteta blocks a low kick nicely.
Arteta lands the left hand.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arteta.
Arteta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arteta throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Machida throws a big counter head kick but Arteta avoids it with no problem.
Arteta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machida throws a leg kick but Arteta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machida takes a swing at Arteta's ribcage but misses.
Machida scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arteta.
Arteta staying out of range there.#T2#
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Arteta's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arteta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Arteta shrugs it off.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Arteta counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Arteta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arteta wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Machida gets back to full guard.
Arteta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Arteta advances position into side control!#SUB#
Arteta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Arteta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arteta.
Machida tries to control but Arteta manages to take his back.
Arteta is hanging on to Machida's back as he tries to escape.
Arteta missing with punches from the back.
Arteta not allowing Machida to control his hands. #SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arteta.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Arteta working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Arteta working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Arteta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arteta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arteta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arteta under the eye.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Arteta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arteta is in Machida's guard.
Arteta looking to pass the guard.
Machida controls Arteta momentarily but Arteta frees himself.
Arteta postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteta advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arteta is stalling here. Machida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arteta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Arteta tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.
Arteta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machida's best efforts.
Arteta wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Arteta is pressing down on Machida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machida passes Arteta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arteta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machida looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Arteta trying to keep a closed guard but Machida is proving a slippery customer.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arteta is looking to sweep but instead, Machida has passed into half guard.
Machida tries to stand and escape but Arteta is controlling the position.
Arteta is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arteta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Arteta trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is trying to hold Arteta in close to prevent damage but Arteta has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Arteta is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Arteta is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Arteta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Arteta eventually gives up the hold.
Machida is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Arteta is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arteta tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Arteta wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Arteta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arteta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Arteta counters with a single leg into guard. Machida didn't expect that.
Arteta trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Arteta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arteta pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteta pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Arteta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Machida's thigh. Machida counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mikel Arteta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteta trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Arteta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida pulls Arteta in close to prevent any damage.
Arteta wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Arteta drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Arteta off! Arteta jumps back into Machida's guard.
Arteta wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Arteta pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Arteta wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
Machida gets full guard.#T3#
Arteta tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Arteta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida keeping full guard, as Arteta tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteta.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arteta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Arteta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Arteta moves out of range easily.
That kick from Machida tenderised Arteta's leg. Arteta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arteta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arteta misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Machida moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arteta fails to land. #T4#
Arteta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machida as Arteta tries to tie him up.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Arteta wants the takedown. Machida is fighting it off but Arteta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machida's guard against the cage.

Machida pushes Arteta off and gets back to his feet.
Mikel Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arteta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Arteta swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arteta's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arteta has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seiryu Machida.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Oscarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Oscarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oscarsson digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Oscarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Oscarsson ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Oscarsson's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Machida moves away from the strike by Oscarsson.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Oscarsson closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oscarsson's brow.
Oscarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oscarsson takes a shot to the head.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Oscarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Oscarsson misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Oscarsson has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida digs a right hand into Oscarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oscarsson's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida. #CUT2#It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oscarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Oscarsson blocks it.
Oscarsson leaning against his opponent. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Oscarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oscarsson stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Oscarsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Oscarsson controls the action.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Oscarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Oscarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Machida.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Oscarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida misses with a body shot. #T3#
Machida clobbers Oscarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Oscarsson there.
Machida scores with a push kick.
Machida blocks a jab.
Oscarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Oscarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Oscarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida throws the left hand but Oscarsson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Oscarsson clinches.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Oscarsson trying to control the position but instead, Machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oscarsson into the cage.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Oscarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Oscarsson is pushing Machida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Oscarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oscarsson misses with a body punch.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida gets through Oscarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oscarsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oscarssons head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oscarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Machida.
A short right from Oscarsson on the inside.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Oscarsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing. #CL#
Oscarsson gets a clinch.
Oscarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Oscarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Oscarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Machida. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscarsson tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Oscarsson does it's job there.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Oscarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oscarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Oscarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Machida.
Oscarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Oscarsson. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oscarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oscarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Oscarsson misses with a body punch.
Oscarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oscarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Oscarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Seiryu Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
Oscarsson trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oscarsson is looking to control Machida's arms but Machida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oscarsson has his back to the cage.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oscarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Oscarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Oscarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Oscarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oscarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Oscarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Oscarsson wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oscarsson avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Oscarsson avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
Oscarsson tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Oscarsson avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to work over Oscarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oscarsson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oscarsson.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Oscarsson.
A short right from Machida.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Oscarsson won't want to take too many of those.
Oscarsson tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Oscarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Oscarsson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida. #CUT2#Oscar Oscarsson's cut is getting worse.
Machida pushes Oscarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Oscarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Oscarsson tries to stall but Machida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oscarsson's face.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oscarsson working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Oscarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oscarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Oscarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Machida 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.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oscarsson on the side of the head.
Oscarsson connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Machida forces Oscarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Oscarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oscarsson's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oscarsson working aggressively here.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oscarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oscarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Oscarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oscarsson.
Oscarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Oscarsson misses with some punches.
Oscarsson working aggressively here.
Oscarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Machida pushes Oscarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Oscar Oscarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oscarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Oscarsson.
Still in the clinch, Oscarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Oscarsson trying to control the position but instead, Machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oscarsson into the cage.
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oscarsson is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oscarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oscarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Oscarsson tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oscarsson takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Machida blocking some punches.
Oscarsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Oscarsson.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oscarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Oscarsson stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jeez, Oscar Oscarsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Oscarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Oscarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Oscarsson blocks with his arms.
Oscarsson tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Oscarsson.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida lands a left hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oscar Oscarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seiryu Machida!
An out of breath Seiryu Machida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Oscar Oscarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: PANDA 41
Date: Nov 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Larkin.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Larkin lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin misses the jab.
Machida feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Larkin scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Larkin postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Larkin stops Machida from standing up.
Larkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Larkin is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Larkin wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Machida connects with a right hand. Larkin shakes it off.#TD#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Larkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida has hold of Larkin's hands but Larkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida gets full guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Larkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
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 Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Larkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Larkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Larkin tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Larkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machida wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larkin moves into full mount! Machida won't be happy about that!
Larkin prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away. #T2#
Larkin controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Larkin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!
Machida wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Machida passes into half guard.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Larkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Larkin trying to control from the bottom.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida prevents Larkin from improving his position.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Machida stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Larkin to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Larkin blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Machida.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Machida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Machida is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Machida pushes Larkin off looking to stand but Larkin dives back in and keeps control.
Machida is trying to control but can't.
Larkin works his way into side control.
Larkin works to advance to full mount. Machida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Larkin tries to control but Machida wriggling away. #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.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.#T3#
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machida is trying to reverse the position but instead Larkin has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Larkin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Machida taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PANDA 31
Date: Oct 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Yew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good work by Yew as he checks the leg kick.
Yew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida flicks out a counter leg kick but Yew steps away.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Yew has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Yew is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Yew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a jab when Yew was well out of range.
Yew blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Yew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida thuds his right hand into Yew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Machida has managed to clinch.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Yew avoids the damage to the body.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yew's defenses.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Yew avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Yew blocks a body shot from Machida.
A short uppercut from Machida.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Yew's head.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Yew managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Yew breaks the clinch.
Machida slips under a jab from Yew.
Yew throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida misses with a hook
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Yew throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida misses with a leg kick
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yew's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yew scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Machida lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yew loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Yew swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
It looked like Yew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Yew moves out of range easily.
It looked like Yew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Machida darts in and clinches Yew up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yew.
Yew blocking some punches.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yew.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida cracks Yew with a nice body shot.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yews head.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yew is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Yew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yew misses with a straight right.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Yew's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Machida.#T1#
Machida looks to land a combination but Yew avoids it well.
Yew throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.
Machida with a nice cross.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick that Yew semi-blocks.
Yew connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yew has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yew and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yew lands with a kick to the temple. Machida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Machida throws out a loose jab but Yew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Yew. Yew gets slowly back to his feet.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Yew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machida's sensitive parts.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yew on the side of the head.
Machida tries to clinch but Yew moves out of range.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yew throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
Yew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yew manages to avoid it.
Yew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Yew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yew slips a jab from Machida.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yew throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yew. That's going to slow Machida down.
Machida throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Yew.
Machida throws a big counter head kick but Yew avoids it with no problem.
Machida lands a head kick!
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yew connects with a looping right hand.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Yew. #T4#
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yew. That's going to slow Machida down.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yew was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Yew throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Yew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yew feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Yew then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Machida misses.
Machida misses with a low kick as Yew jumps back.
Yew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Yew should have avoided that one.
Yew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Yew.
Yew walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Yew shoots in.
Yew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Yew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Yew should have avoided that one.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Yew misses.
Yew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida misses with a hook to the body
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yew avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Yew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.#T2#
Machida slips under a jab.
Yew slips under a jab.
Yew lands a head shot.
Machida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands a head shot.
Yew moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machida misses with a left hand
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
Yew blocks the body kick.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Yew.#T3#
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Yew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yew misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Yew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Yew jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida tries to clinch but Yew moves away
and Yew counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yew.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yew.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yew. Yew obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Yew.
Yew scores with a head kick.
Yew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Donk. Machida catches Yew right on the button with a cross.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machida throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Yew is out of range.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Yew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yew.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seiryu Machida.
Well Machida 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seiryu Machida!
Our winner, Seiryu Machida, 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: PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Machida misses #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Asmundsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Asmundsen 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.
Asmundsen throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Machida works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Asmundsen stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asmundsen controls the pace.#T1#
Machida has Asmundsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Machida wants to stand but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida controls Asmundsen momentarily but Asmundsen frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machida pushes Asmundsen away with a front kick.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Machida throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Asmundsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asmundsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida lands a body shot.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida lands a body punch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asmundsen or not.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the cage.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen. #T4#
Machida landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Asmundsen lands a shoulder strike.
Machida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asmundsen just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Machida misses with some punches.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asmundsen avoids it.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida is leaning against Asmundsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
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#
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asmundsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asmundsen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Machida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asmundsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Asmundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Asmundsen off balance momentarily.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Asmundsen moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Asmundsen misses
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Asmundsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asmundsen but great work by Machida.
Asmundsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Machida is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Machida stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asmundsen takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Machida tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Asmundsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asmundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Asmundsen is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machida holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asmundsen stands up over Machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asmundsen controlling from the top position.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmundsen, as that shot connected.
Asmundsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida scores with a jab. Asmundsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida misses with a straight left. #T3#
Asmundsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida is looking for the big counter here.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machida manages to circle out of the way.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asmundsen avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Machida clinches. #T4#
Asmundsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Asmundsen is rocked!
Machida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asmundsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a head kick.
Hide has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Machida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hide throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida connects with a right hand. Hide shakes it off.#CL2#
Hide moves into the clinch.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Hide is blocking nicely.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
Hide misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Hide scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hide takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Hide controls the action.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Hide. #T1#
Machida lands an uppercut.
Hide misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hide.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Hide's head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hide throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hide looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Hide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
Hide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hide's defenses.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hide trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
Hide is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hide blocking some punches.
Machida cracks Hide with a nice body shot.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hide or not.
Machida works on Hide's body with a couple of short punches.
Hide looks winded!
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hide managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hide has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Hide blocks it.
Machida lands a left hand.
Hide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida lands a right hand.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hide lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Hide is rocked!
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Hide is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hide in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hide seems to have recovered his senses.
Hide can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hide takes a shot to the head.
Hide looking for a takedown.
Hide looking for a takedown.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.
A hook to the body from Machida.
A short uppercut from Machida.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hide lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Hide shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hide.
Machida tries a body shot but Hide blocks it. #T4#
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Machida.
Hide crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Machida lands an elbow just above Hide 's eye.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Hide blocks it.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Hide has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hide backwards.
Machida lands an elbow just above Hide 's eye.
Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Hide blocking some punches.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hide with a big uppercut! Hide tries to clinch up but Machida pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hide to the mat! Hide covers up and Machida unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target. #TD#
Merel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Merel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him!
BOOM! Merel connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Machida regains half guard.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merel in particular looking to stall.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
Merel trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back!
Merel can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Machida is trying to control but Merel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely.
Merel tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.#TD#
Merel dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel advances to half guard. #SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Merel manages to move to mount! #T1#
Machida tries to improve his position but instead Merel has taken his back!
Machida staying busy and making it hard for Merel to control. #SUB#
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Merel. #SUB#
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Merel. #T2##SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel. #SUB#
Merel looking for the choke but no joy.
Machida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Merel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel. #ES2#
Merel has his opponent's back but Machida is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Merel. #T3#
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merel lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida throws out a counter right but Merel avoids it with no problem.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Merel moved away.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Machida moves away from the strike by Merel.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD#
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Merel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merel pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel prevents Machida from improving his position.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Merel dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Merel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merel sets himself, and Machida steps forward looking for the clinch! Merel avoids it this time.
Merel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Merel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
A big left from Merel misses.
Merel throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merel lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merel doesn't seem phased though.
Merel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Merel tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow. #BC#
Merel breaks from the clinch.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Merel off balance momentarily.
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Merel.
Machida looks to clinch
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel feinted with a counter takedown.
Merel looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Merel lands an overhand right.#TD#
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel moves into full mount! #SUB#
Merel working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Merel working Machida over with strikes here.
Machida is trying to stand up.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Merel looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Merel content just to control the position here.
Merel lands a nice shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merel, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel slips under a jab from Machida.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida moves away from the strike by Merel.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merel takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Merel 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.
Merel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Merel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Merel wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Merel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Merel pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Machida still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Machida has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Machida tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Merel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Merel working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Machida avoids the attempt from Merel to control.
Machida prevents Merel from getting the reversal.
Merel tries to lock up and control but Machida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machida tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Merel tries to improve his position but instead Machida has taken his back!
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Machida keeps control of the position. #T4#
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Machida slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machida's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Merel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merel wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
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#
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Merel momentarily.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida cracks Merel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Merel throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merel or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Merel staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merel tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Merel moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Merel swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Machida throws a leg kick
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Merel shoots in.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel jabs at Machida's body.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Merel is wise to it.#T4#
Merel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida scores with the left hand. Merel knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Merel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
Merel checks a leg kick nicely.
Merel goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida thuds his right hand into Merel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a right hand that misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Merel punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Merel swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida cracks Merel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Merel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Machida moves forwards but Merel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Merel has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Merel manages to step out the way in time.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Merel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Merel avoids the head kick by Machida.
Merel takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Merel on the side of the head.
Mark Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Machida looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but Machida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Merel's guard.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seiryu Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida has control of an arm but Merel manages to advance to Machida's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Machida trying to control the action but Merel just sinks the hooks in.
Merel is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Machida. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Even with his hooks in, Merel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Merel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Machida to escape the position.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Merel working for the choke. #SUB#
Merel looking for the choke from the back.
Merel looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Merel.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truth misses with a hook
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Truth.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth throws a leg kick
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Truth really felt that one!
Johnny Truth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces Truth off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Machida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truth misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Truth misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Truth throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truth. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Truth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida checks the leg kick.
Truth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
A little jabbing left from Truth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truth! But no joy.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Truth misses with a hook to the body
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Truth's knee momentarily.#T3#
Machida misses with a straight left.
Truth throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Truth misses with a looping right.
Machida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Truth should have avoided that one.
Truth tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Truth lands a body shot.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Truth misses with a hook
and Truth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truth avoids the head kick by Machida.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Truth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Truth throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Truth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seiryu Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Truth ducks down to avoid it.
Truth throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Truth misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.#T1#
Good exchange - Truth coming out on top.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Truth. That did some damage!
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Truth lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Good exchange - Machida coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Truth on the side of the head.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Truth throws out the jab.
Truth scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Truth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machida has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Truth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Truth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Truth throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Truth feints a counter leg kick.
Truth throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truth connects with a single shot there.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Truth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Truth looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
A countering left hand to the body from Truth misses.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Truth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truth misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Machida misses
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
Truth slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Truth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machida.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida 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#
Truth throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Truth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truth throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick
and Truth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Truth slips under a jab.#T1#
Truth thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Truth looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Truth in the body.
Truth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Truth tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Truth misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Machida walks into a left hand.
Machida sizes up Truth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truth thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truth throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Truth misses. #T3#
Truth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Machida scores with a nice head shot.
Machida lands a head kick. Truth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Truth is just out of range.
Machida slips under a jab from Truth.
Truth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Truth there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Truth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Truth looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida lands a jab to the head.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Truth misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Truth swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Our winner, Seiryu Machida, 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: GC 349 Starker vs Nickels
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Raffington. Raffington maintains the clinch.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raffington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington misses with some punches.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raffington avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage. #T1#
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
A head punch on the inside from Raffington fails to land.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington lands a left hand.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raffington tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raffington swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
Machida moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Machida cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raffington counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Machida looks to clinch
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Raffington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Raffington throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.#CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Raffington in a clinch.
Machida prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raffington avoids it.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raffington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T4#
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raffington.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Machida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raffington throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Raffington swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Raffington misses.
Raffington scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raffington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Raffington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Raffington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Machida pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Machida instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Raffington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington misses with a low kick. #T3#
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raffington counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raffington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida tries to bum rush Raffington with a series of wild strikes but Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Machida moves to clinch but Raffington breaks away
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raffington throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Raffington feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Raffington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Machida forces Raffington back against the cage and clinches.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Raffington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Raffington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffington circles away.
Raffington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing. #CL#
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raffington avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Raffington is blocking nicely.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Raffington.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raffington blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington lands with a light punch inside.
Raffington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Raffington.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida blocks a body shot from Raffington.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raffington.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to clinch up
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Raffington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Machida is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington scores with a kick to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Machida falls backwards - clearly groggy! Raffington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Raffington!
Shane Raffington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 346 Cold vs Machida
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Cold tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Cold misses with the head strike.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cold.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cold misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cold.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Cold - that landed with a thud.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Cold digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Cold is blocking nicely.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cold.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Cold working aggressively here.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Cold avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
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 Steven Cold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
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#
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida tries to clinch up but Cold circles away and keeps his distance.
Cold lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Cold.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Cold.
Machida wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Cold keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Machida clinches.
Cold tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Machida tries a knee to the head but Cold blocks it.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Cold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Cold is working Machida over against the cage.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Cold blocks with his arms.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida is looking to control Cold's arms but Cold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the cage.
Cold avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cold avoids it.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida landing knees to the body. #T3#
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Cold shrugs off.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida blocking some punches.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cold.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold. #ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machida's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machida drops to his knees and Cold pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 343 ?? vs ??
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Raffington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raffington throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida wants to clinch.
Raffington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida 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.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.#T1##CL#
Machida closes the distance and pushes Raffington back into the cage.
Raffington lands a right hand.
Raffington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Raffington blocks with his arms.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Machida lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Raffington's head back.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2##BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Raffington counters by moving into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Raffington is trying to break free.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raffington blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raffington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Raffington managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Raffington breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Raffington moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Raffington misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Machida clinches up against the cage.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Raffington tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Raffington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a leg kick but Raffington moved away.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machida wants to clinch
and Raffington counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raffington swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida backing away here, and Raffington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raffington misses with a body shot.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Raffington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffington throws a counter combo.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington is having none of it. #CL#
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raffington's efforts to push away.
Raffington misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Raffington manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Raffington rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington wants to break free but Machida has control.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Raffington won't want to take too many of those.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington effectively controlling the action here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Raffington blocks it.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Raffington avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Raffington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida tries to clinch but Raffington moves out of range.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Raffington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raffington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raffington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Machida rushes Raffington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Raffington throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raffington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raffington misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Raffington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Raffington wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Raffington is blocking nicely.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Raffington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Machida pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Raffington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Shane Raffington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raffington keeps the fight on the outside.
Raffington wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida wants to clinch up but Raffington keeps it at a distance.
Raffington only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Machida is looking to clinch but Raffington is avoiding it.
Raffington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Raffington stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Raffington pushes him off.
Machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raffington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Machida avoids the body shot from Raffington. #CL#
Machida darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raffington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington lands an uppercut.
Raffington lands a body shot. #BC2#
Raffington manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida wants to clinch.
Raffington thinks about the counter body kick.
Machida moves out of range as Raffington throws a body kick.
Machida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Machida clinches up with Raffington and pushes him back against the cage.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raffington's efforts to push away.
Raffington tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raffington unleashes a big counter combination but Machida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raffington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raffington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Raffington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Machida tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington scores with a nice body kick.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida closes the distance but Raffington moves to the side
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Machida tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raffington! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raffington 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: *GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Machida is looking to clinch.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Punchsky throws out a counter right but Machida avoids it with no problem.
Punchsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Punchsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchsky.#CL#
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punchsky has a couple of punches blocked by Machida. #BC2#
Punchsky breaks the clinch.
Machida tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punchsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida. #CL#
Machida rushes Punchsky and presses him up against the cage.
Punchsky scores with a hook to the body.
Punchsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida. #T1#
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Punchsky.
Punchsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punchsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punchsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punchsky is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Punchsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida keeps control of Punchsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punchsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchsky misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punchsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Punchsky.
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Machida keeps control of Punchsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punchsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machida with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Punchsky lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Punchsky misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Punchsky throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punchsky throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Machida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punchsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Punchsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Machida rushes Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Punchsky controls the action.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punchsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Punchsky won't want to take too many of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Punchsky tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Punchsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punchsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Punchsky's ribcage.
Punchsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Punchsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Punchsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punchsky's face.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Machida tries to clinch there but Punchsky circles away.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Machida clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Punchsky is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Machida instigates a clinch.
Punchsky working hard to break the clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punchsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks with his arms.
Punchsky blocks the elbow strike.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punchsky.
Punchsky wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Punchsky is blocking nicely. #T1#
Punchsky tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punchsky misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Machida.
Punchsky throws a head punch that misses.
Punchsky is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punchsky is defending well for now.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Punchsky tries to break free but Machida pushes him back against the cage.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchsky's elbow.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida blocks a body shot from Punchsky. #T2#
Punchsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida prevents a body shot from Punchsky.
Punchsky lands a nice uppercut.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks it. #BC2#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punchsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Punchsky circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3##CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Punchsky in a clinch.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Punchsky managing to block the knees to the body from Machida.
Punchsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Punchsky tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Punchsky avoids the damage to the body.
Machida's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks with his arms.
Punchsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machida is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
A big left from Punchsky misses.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Machida.#T4#
Machida tries to move into range but Punchsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punchsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Punchsky misses with a straight left.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchsky can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Machida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida tries to clinch there but Punchsky circles away.
Machida is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seiryu Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida walks into a jab.
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 Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Punchsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Punchsky throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Machida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Punchsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Punchsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punchsky scores with a push kick.
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tries to clinch but Punchsky is having none of it.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Punchsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Punchsky gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch. #T1#
Punchsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Punchsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Punchsky is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Punchsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks with his arms.
Punchsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vladimir Punchsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Punchsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Punchsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Punchsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Punchsky avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Punchsky breaks the clinch.
Punchsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchsky misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Punchsky throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
Machida tries to clinch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida. #T3#
Punchsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Punchsky misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchsky throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Punchsky.
Punchsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Machida misses the target.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida wants to clinch up but Punchsky keeps it at a distance.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Punchsky misses with a double jab.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
Punchsky throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Punchsky working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Machida has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punchsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punchsky's face.
Punchsky lands a body punch.
Machida blocks a body shot from Punchsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Punchsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 336 Andrade vs Pearson
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Machida. #BC2#
Heikkinen breaks from the clinch.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it. #CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Heikkinen in a clinch.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heikkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heikkinen avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Heikkinen tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Machida. #T1#
Heikkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heikkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heikkinen's knee momentarily.
Heikkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Heikkinen misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Heikkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heikkinen! But no joy.
Heikkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Machida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida tries to clinch there but Heikkinen circles away.
Heikkinen misses with a looping left.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Machida clinches.
Heikkinen tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Heikkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heikkinen's face.
Heikkinen takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Kaino Heikkinen has been cut.
Machida just leaning against Heikkinen, taking a breather.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Machida with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Machida. #T3#
Nice body punch from Heikkinen.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heikkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida blocks a body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heikkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Heikkinen blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heikkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Heikkinen fails to land.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heikkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Heikkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heikkinen is defending well for now.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heikkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Heikkinen blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Heikkinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen misses with some punches.
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 Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaino Heikkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Machida throws a push kick but Heikkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heikkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heikkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Heikkinen connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Machida darts in and clinches Heikkinen up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Heikkinen blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Heikkinen.
Machida lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Heikkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heikkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heikkinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen misses with some punches.
Heikkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heikkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heikkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heikkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Heikkinen wants to break free but Machida has control.
Heikkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Heikkinen is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heikkinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Heikkinen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Heikkinen is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Heikkinen pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heikkinen is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida. #T3#
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Heikkinen blocks with his arms.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heikkinen is trying to break free.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heikkinen looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
Heikkinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heikkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Heikkinen is breathing heavily.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heikkinen.
A knee to the head by Machida.
Machida misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Heikkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heikkinens head.
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Heikkinen pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Heikkinen is blocking nicely.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaino Heikkinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Heikkinen pushes him off.
Heikkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Machida closes the distance and pushes Heikkinen back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heikkinen can do to turn this around?
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Heikkinen misses with some punches.
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heikkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Heikkinen's ribcage. Heikkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Heikkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida tries to clinch up.#CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Heikkinen in a clinch.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heikkinen is defending well for now.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heikkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards. #T2#
Heikkinen lands a body punch.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida prevents a body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida controlling the action here for a moment.
Heikkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heikkinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heikkinen tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Heikkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heikkinen avoids it.
Machida working Heikkinen over with knees to the body.
Heikkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Machida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heikkinen up against the cage.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heikkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heikkinen's defenses.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Heikkinen in his tracks for a moment.
Kaino Heikkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heikkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida blocks a body shot from Heikkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heikkinen pushes Machida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Heikkinen blocks it.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Heikkinen's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Our winner, Seiryu Machida, 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: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida staying out of range there.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machida with a body shot.
Machida throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
As Diaz backs away, Machida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Machida is looking to counter punch.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Machida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machida there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Diaz scores with a jab.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Machida throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Diaz feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T3#
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch. #T4#
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Machida blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
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#
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machida moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Diaz motions for Machida to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a hook.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Machida counters with a leg kick. #T1#
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Machida tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Machida throws an elbow that misses.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Machida.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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 Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machida is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machida feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Machida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machida slips under a jab.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Machida slips a jab from Diaz.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz lands a body shot.
A big left from Diaz misses. #T1#
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Machida misses its target.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Diaz pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Machida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Machida has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. #CL#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mat Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GC 330 Starker vs Paulin
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Machida blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitchell trying to stall but Machida improves his position.
I was talking to Machida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Machida.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mitchell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
Mitchell tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Machida with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Machida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell leaning against his opponent.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mitchell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mitchell is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Machida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Mitchell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Mitchell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mitchell lands a jab.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machida throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Machida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchell misses with a kick to the body
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
Machida looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Machida blocks it well.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Machida. #T1#
A short right from Mitchell.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Mitchell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Mitchell.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mitchell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Machida.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machida or not.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mitchell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Machida.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Mitchell as the two fighters clinch.
Machida digs a right hand into Mitchell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mitchell's gas tank.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment.
Mitchell lands a left hand.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Machida tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell. #T3##BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida misses with a shot to the body
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Mitchell.
Machida defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A big left from Machida misses.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell jabs at Machida's body.
Travis Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Machida defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Mitchell avoided it.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida lands a two punch combo.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mitchell slips a jab from Machida.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Machida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida punishes Mitchell's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
Machida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mitchell is able to avoid easily.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell misses with a straight right.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida throws a low kick, looking for Mitchell's leg but Mitchell calmly moves out of range.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Mitchell avoided it.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machida throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.#T3#
Mitchell misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Machida.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machida. Mitchell shrugs it off though.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitchell tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Machida is looking to counter punch.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machida throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. Machida didn't expect that.
Machida is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell is in close to Machida's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell tries to counter with a clinch but Machida shakes him off and moves away.
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Machida cracks Cold with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Cold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Knees to the body from Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow. #T1#
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
A short left from Machida.
Machida gets through Cold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida misses with some punches.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colds head.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Machida tries a body shot but Cold blocks it.
Cold is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Machida pushes Cold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Cold misses with a body punch.
A short left from Machida.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Cold lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colds head. #T3#
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cold.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it. #T4#
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cold's brow.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
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##CL2#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Cold. Cold maintains the clinch.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Cold misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Cold dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Machida.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold misses with some punches.
Cold blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Steven Cold's cut even more.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cold.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Cold lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold lands a body shot.
Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Cold tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cold scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold lands a body punch.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Cold controls the action.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold lands an uppercut.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cold.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida gets through Cold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Cold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Machida finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Cold avoids it.
Cold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Machida defends it well.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cold ducks under a wild hook from Machida.#CL2#
Cold clinches.
A hook to the body from Cold.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cold working aggressively here.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cold tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands. #T2#
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Machida blocking some punches.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cold blocks it with crossed arms.
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold blocking some punches.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Cold takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Machida misses with a body punch.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cold's face.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold misses with some punches.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machida blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cold avoids the elbow strike from Machida, against the cage. #T4#
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cold's brow.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Cold's head.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Machida is rocked!
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold lands a body shot.
Cold pushes Machida against the cage. Cold is working some dirty boxing. Cold pushes off with a quick right hook! Machida goes down! Machida tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cold moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Cold thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nurmy.
Nurmy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machida parries the strikes from Nurmy easily there. Nurmy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machida to escape.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nurmy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmy scores with punches from side control.
Nurmy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmy keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida tries to buck Nurmy off but Nurmy is having none of it.
Nurmy working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmy working the ground and pound but Machida is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmy.
Nurmy throwing strikes but Machida manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nurmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmy gets back to half guard.
Nurmy misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Nurmy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nurmy looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmy moves into full guard.
Nurmy looking to control but Machida passes into half guard.
Nurmy tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Nurmy trying to control here.
Nurmy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Machida prevents Nurmy from improving his position.
Nurmy regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nurmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nurmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nurmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Machida felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nurmy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nurmy 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.
Nurmy in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Nurmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalabib Nurmy dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machida throws a head kick that Nurmy semi-blocks.
Nurmy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
Machida defending well as Nurmy loads up on a big left hand.
Nurmy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machida throws a body punch but Nurmy moves out of range.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurmy tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmy looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nurmy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Machida counter with a right hand. #TD#
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmy scoring with punches and elbows.
Nurmy lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machida is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
Nurmy advances nicely into full mount.
Nurmy avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Machida manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Machida, under a barage of strikes from Nurmy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida wants to control but Nurmy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmy lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Nurmy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nurmy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Machida tries to roll over but Nurmy keeps him under control.
Machida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nurmy throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Nurmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Nurmy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Nurmy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmy working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machida is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Nurmy is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nurmy to get the leverage.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Machida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nurmy misses with a head shot. Machida uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurmy wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Nurmy postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalabib Nurmy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nurmy lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmy misses the jab.#TD#
Nurmy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmy works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Machida pulls Nurmy in close to prevent any damage.
Machida is continuing to stall.
Nurmy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nurmy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmy is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida pulls Nurmy in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmy postures up.
Nurmy throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmy postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmy lands with a cross.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurmy scores with a nice head shot.
Nurmy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khalabib Nurmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nurmy drives through with a takedown into Machida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Nurmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida pulls Nurmy in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Nurmy stands up over Machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmy postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Nurmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khalabib Nurmy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nurmy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmy trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Nurmy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmy forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nurmy seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Nurmy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurmy, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Nurmy!
A relieved looking Khalabib Nurmy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Dincht scoring well with a low kick there.
Dincht throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dincht lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Dincht lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machida takes a step back to recover.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dincht looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Dincht lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
A jab from Dincht misses.
Dincht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida throws a low kick, looking for Dincht's leg but Dincht calmly moves out of range.
Dincht looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Dincht throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Dincht throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks. #T1#
Machida is looking to slow Dincht down with leg kicks.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida blocks a head kick by Dincht.
Jab by Machida.
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Dincht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dincht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dincht lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Dincht.
Machida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dincht's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Zell Dincht has been cut.
Dincht takes a shot to the head.
Machida misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dincht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dincht working aggressively here.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Dincht lands a body shot.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Machida.
Dincht throws a head punch that misses.
Dincht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Dincht misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
Dincht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dincht misses with the head strike.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Dincht avoids the damage to the body.
Machida working Dincht over with knees to the body.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dincht lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dincht looks winded!
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida throws an elbow that misses.
Dincht takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dincht or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida works on Dincht's body with a couple of short punches.
Dincht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Dincht takes an elbow to the temple.
Dincht takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dincht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Machida.
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Zell Dincht's cut even more.#T4#
Machida landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dincht as the two fighters clinch.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida lands a right hand.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Machida.
Dincht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht misses with a punch to the body.
Dincht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Machida.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machida.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dincht's defenses.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zell Dincht's cut.
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#
Machida misses with a body kick.
Dincht tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dincht moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dincht takes a step back to recover.
Seiryu Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Dincht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Machida throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Machida is looking to wear down Dincht with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dincht misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machida throws a right and a left that Dincht avoids nicely.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Dincht avoids it.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dincht.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dincht tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Dincht walks into a left hand.
Dincht throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
A leg kick checked by Machida.
Dincht misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dincht.
Dincht tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida moves out of range as Dincht strikes.
Dincht throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida tests Dincht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Dincht wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Dincht walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Dincht moved away.
Dincht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida tests Dincht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dincht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida misses with the body kick
and Dincht counters with a straight right hand.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dincht can do to turn this around?
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dincht lands with a hook. Machida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machida scores with a hook.
Dincht throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Machida.#T3#
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dincht throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Dincht shrugs it off.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dincht on the side of the head.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Dincht scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dincht is looking to clinch.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Dincht avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dincht takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dincht misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Dincht throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Dincht lands an overhand right.
Machida slips a straight right by Dincht.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dincht connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
Machida misses with a shot to the body
and Dincht counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Dincht keeps Machida at a distance using the push kick.
Dincht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machida swings for the body but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zell Dincht's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dincht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida drops his hands momentarily and Dincht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dincht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Dincht saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Dincht looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dincht avoids a kick to the body.
Machida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dincht's head.#T1#
Dincht lands a jab to the head.
Machida digs a good hook to Dincht's body.
Dincht tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
It appears Machida was looking to counter with a kick there.
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Machida was looking to counter with a kick there.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Dincht moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Dincht has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Dincht has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dincht.
Dincht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dincht if he has to take too many more of those.
Zell Dincht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dincht tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Dincht has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dincht throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dincht tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Dincht misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida throws a leg kick but Dincht moved away.
Dincht steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Dincht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Machida lands.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dincht on the side of the head.
Dincht throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.#T3#
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida looks for the body kick but Dincht saw that one coming.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dincht on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Dincht moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dincht's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dincht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dincht's brow.
Dincht working aggressively here.
Machida tries a body shot but Dincht blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Dincht.
A short right from Dincht on the inside.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dincht takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dincht lands a right hand.
Dincht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht takes an elbow to the temple.
Dincht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dincht tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Dincht blocks with his arms.
Dincht dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida tries a body shot but Dincht blocks it.
Dincht blocks a body shot from Machida.
Dincht avoids a wild elbow strike from Machida.
Machida landing knees to the body.
Dincht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
A very excited looking Seiryu Machida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Nurmy loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmy.
Nurmy looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Nurmy shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida avoids the body shot from Nurmy.
Nurmy throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmy throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Nurmy misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmy misses the target.
Khalabib Nurmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Nurmy moves his leg out of the way.
Nurmy throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Nurmy jabs at Machida's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machida throws out a powerful jab.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Nurmy ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nurmy. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmy.
Nurmy tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Nurmy back against the cage.
Nurmy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nurmy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nurmy takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmy controls his hands.
Machida throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmy controls his hands.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
Machida tries to work over Nurmy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Machida with a knee to the head.
Nurmy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmy misses with a punch to the body.
Machida tries a body shot but Nurmy blocks it.
Nurmy working aggressively here.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida tries to work over Nurmy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurmy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Machida.
A short left from Machida.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmy has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Nurmy wants to take the fight to the mat but Machida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machida gets through Nurmy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Nurmy gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Nurmy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.
Machida is positioning himself well to prevent Nurmy advancing to mount.
Nurmy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmy avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmy has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmy lands a big elbow.
Machida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machida blocking the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmy throwing strikes here but Machida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Nurmy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Nurmy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nurmy with shots to the head and body - Machida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmy lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Machida is rocked!
Nurmy lands strikes from half guard.
Machida is still in real trouble! Can Nurmy finish him?
Machida wants to control but Nurmy is keeping busy.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmy scores with a big shot! Machida's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Machida! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalabib Nurmy!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalabib Nurmy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Burduada No Cranio saw it coming and moves away.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burduada No Cranio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burduada No Cranio moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida blocks a head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burduada No Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Machida misses.
Machida blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing. #CL2#
Machida moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burduada No Cranio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida. #T1#
A short right from Machida.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Burduada No Cranio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Machida.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Burduada No Cranio takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has been cut.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burduada No Cranio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Machida presses Burduada No Cranio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Our sources have told us that Burduada No Cranio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
Machida avoiding damage as Burduada No Cranio throws knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to striking at distance but Machida won't allow it.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burduada No Cranio's defenses.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Machida.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Burduada No Cranio shrugs off. #T2#
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burduada No Cranio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Knees to the body from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Burduada No Cranio is rocked!
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Burduada No Cranio in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Burduada No Cranio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burduada No Cranio is pressed against the cage. Machida pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Burduada No Cranio! Two more big strikes from Machida and Burduada No Cranio crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
A victorious Seiryu Machida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KMK2
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Sight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid body kick from Machida.
Sight avoids a kick to the body.
Sight misses with a low kick.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Sight. That snapped Machida's head back.
Sight misses with a hook
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida moves away from the strike by Sight.
Machida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Machida moves into the clinch.
Sight has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the ropes.
Sight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Sight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida is leaning against Sight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sight's face.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Sight has been cut.
I was talking to Machida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight working hard to break the clinch.
Sight takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Sight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sight looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Sight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sight.
A combination from Sight does no damage.
Sight throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.#CL#
Machida forces Sight back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Sight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Machida.
Machida prevents Sight from breaking the clinch.
Sight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the ropes.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sight or not.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sight backwards. #ROC#
Sight is rocked!
Machida jerks Sight's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sight drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Machida goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Machida because Sight was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Krampus throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krampus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Krampus's shoulder, as Krampus tries to avoid the shot.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Krampus.
Machida throws a counter high kick but Krampus was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been told by Machida's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krampus misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krampus scores with a punch to the head.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Krampus avoided it.
Good shot there by Krampus.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Krampus throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Machida misses with a lunging right hand
and Krampus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krampus throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Krampus avoids it.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Krampus's knee but Krampus avoids it well. #T1#
A slow jab from Krampus misses its intended target. #CL2#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Krampus. Krampus maintains the clinch.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krampus's defenses.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida lands a left hand.
Krampus misses with the head strike.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Krampus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krampus lands with a left to the head.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Krampus lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Machida blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Krampus is looking for a takedown.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Krampus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krampus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krampus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machida seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Krampus can turn it around.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Machida lands an elbow inside that Krampus shrugs off.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Krampus avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of Machida's head. #T3#
Krampus lands a left hand.
Krampus goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Krampus.
Krampus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Nice body kick there by Machida.
Krampus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krampus stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Krampus rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus dodges an elbow strike from Machida. #TD2#
Krampus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machida is trying to keep an underhook but Krampus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida is holding on to half guard well.
Krampus trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krampus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krampus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
Krampus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
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#
Machida misses with a body kick.
Krampus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krampus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Machida misses.
Krampus scores with a nice strike.
Krampus throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krampus.
Krampus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Krampus wants to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch position.
Machida throws a right hand that Krampus ducks under and follows up with a left that Krampus also avoids with ease.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krampus.
Krampus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Krampus misses its intended target.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krampus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Krampus feints and then cracks Machida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machida down.
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!#TD2#
Krampus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Krampus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krampus is continuing to stall.
Krampus moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida is trying to escape the position but Krampus is controlling the position.
Machida struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krampus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Krampus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Machida is being controlled here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Machida tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krampus scoring well with a low kick there.
Krampus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Machida throws a head kick but Krampus moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krampus! But no joy.
Dexter Krampus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Krampus.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krampus will feel that in the morning.
Krampus scores with the left hand. Machida knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krampus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Machida.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Machida was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Krampus misses with a looping right.
Krampus looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida moves away from the strike by Krampus.
Krampus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krampus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machida on the side of the head.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Machida.
Krampus connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida defending well as Krampus loads up on a big left hand.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krampus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Krampus is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Krampus misses with a takedown
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Krampus moves his leg out of the way.
Krampus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida catches Krampus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krampus swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Krampus throws a big shot that misses.
Machida throws a leg kick but Krampus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krampus throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Krampus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Krampus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krampus is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Krampus stalling. #T1#
Krampus works his way into full mount!
Krampus looking to take Machida's back but Machida rolls and after a scramble, Machida ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Machida to escape a tricky position.
Krampus is controlling Machida's posture.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krampus controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Krampus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard. #REVB#
Krampus controlling from the top position.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krampus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Krampus postures up.
Krampus stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position.
Machida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krampus 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krampus wants to land a leg kick but Machida is out of range.
Machida blocks a jab.
It looked like Machida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida avoids the body shot from Krampus.
Machida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krampus lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Krampus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krampus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krampus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Krampus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krampus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!

Event: AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Shlemenko swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Shlemenko misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Shlemenko cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Machida throws a wild body kick that Shlemenko sees coming a mile off.
Shlemenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida is looking to chop away at Shlemenko's legs.
Shlemenko connects with a single shot there.
Machida connects with a right hand. Shlemenko shakes it off.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shlemenko. That did some damage!
Shlemenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shlemenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shlemenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Machida avoiding damage as Shlemenko throws knees to the body.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shlemenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Shlemenko in his tracks for a moment.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Shlemenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Shlemenko tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Shlemenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shlemenko's elbow.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.
Machida lands a left hand. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Shlemenko blocks it.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Shlemenko in his tracks for a moment.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Machida lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida pushes Shlemenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shlemenko avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shlemenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards. #BC2#
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Shlemenko misses. #T4#
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shlemenko blocks it well.
Shlemenko takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Shlemenko is wise to it.
Machida misses with a low kick as Shlemenko jumps back.
Shlemenko defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida lands a nice hook to Shlemenko's body. Shlemenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida sizes up Shlemenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida digs a good body shot into Shlemenko's ribs.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shlemenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Shlemenko manages to step out the way in time.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida throws a low kick but Shlemenko avoids it.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Machida has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Shlemenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shlemenko 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.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shlemenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shlemenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shlemenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machida's head.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shlemenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Shlemenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida working a defensive guard but Shlemenko passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is controlling Shlemenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shlemenko is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Machida is looking to control Shlemenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Shlemenko working Machida over with strikes. #SUB#
Shlemenko is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shlemenko looks to land a strike but Machida avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shlemenko postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Shlemenko distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shlemenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machida pulls Shlemenko in close to prevent any damage.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shlemenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Shlemenko is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shlemenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Shlemenko shrugs it off.
Shlemenko takes one on the button.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
Shlemenko digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Machida tries to get set, Shlemenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Machida manages to avoid the attempt.
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida tries to move into range but Shlemenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida scores with the left hand. Shlemenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shlemenko throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. #T1#
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Shlemenko saw it coming and moves away.
Shlemenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shlemenko misses the jab.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Shlemenko's side.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Machida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shlemenko throws out the jab. #CL#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Shlemenko. Shlemenko maintains the clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Shlemenko blocks it. #TD#
Shlemenko wants the takedown. Machida is fighting it off but Shlemenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machida's guard against the cage.
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!
Shlemenko trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machida has his hands on Shlemenko's head, controlling the position.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Shlemenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shlemenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shlemenko throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Shlemenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shlemenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nice body kick from Machida.
Shlemenko blocks the body kick.
Shlemenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Shlemenko feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Shlemenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shlemenko postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Shlemenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
During a confident post fight interview, Seiryu Machida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexander Shlemenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh sh#t!!!'.

Event: AEW 7
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Machida blocks a head kick by Harris.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Machida.
Machida lands with a nice body kick.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida digs a good hook to Harris's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Harris misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Harris staying out of range there.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Harris throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harris if he has to take too many more of those.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harris throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
Machida throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Machida throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida pushes Harris away with a front kick.
A jab from Harris misses.
Machida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harris avoids it.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Harris lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Harris misses.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Harris thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Harris scores with a four punch combination!
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Harris motions for Machida to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Harris misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida throws a monster overhand right that drops Harris! Machida follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
A victorious Seiryu Machida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Opstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Opstad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Opstad misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Opstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick. #KD#
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Opstad tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Opstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Opstad is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leon Opstad has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Machida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Opstad sprawling to the canvas! Opstad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machida finish him?!
Opstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Opstad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Machida's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Machida drives through and clinches with Opstad against the cage.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Opstad looking for a takedown.
Opstad is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Opstad.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Opstad looks winded!
Clinched against the cage, Machida lands a big elbow that drops Opstad! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Opstad is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Machida tenderised Muller 's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muller throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Muller takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Muller 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.
Muller misses with a looping right.
Machida lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Machida lands a front kick.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Muller cracks Machida with a good jab.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Hennig Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Muller misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Muller digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Muller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Muller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Machida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Muller instigates a clinch.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Machida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Muller .
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller .
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Machida.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Muller . #T2#
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida digs a right hand into Muller 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller 's gas tank.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller lands a body shot.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller misses with some punches.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Muller 's head.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida cracks Muller with a nice body shot.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands. #T3#
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida gets through Muller 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Muller works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller .
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action. #T4#
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller .
Muller 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machida tries to work over Muller 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Muller .
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Muller takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller .
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Muller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller 's sensitive parts.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller .
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Muller .
Muller lands with a cross.
Muller avoids the body shot from Machida.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Machida.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muller slips a straight right by Machida.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Muller .
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machida swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Muller is out of range. #T2#
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seiryu Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Machida misses. #CL2#
Muller closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller working aggressively here.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muller tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muller s head.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida digs a right hand into Muller 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller 's gas tank.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller . #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Machida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Muller 's head.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller blocks a body shot from Machida.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller .
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida misses with some punches.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller 's elbow.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller .
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller prevents a body shot from Machida.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
A short right from Muller .
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
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 Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Muller catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Machida is looking to counter punch.
Muller scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Machida throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muller 's head backwards.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida thumps Muller with a low kick.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muller 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Muller .
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Muller avoids it.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machida.#CUT#
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Muller throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a one two combo.
Machida works the jab nicely.#T2#
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller .
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Muller wants to clinch.#T3#
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Machida throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller . Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida connects with a jab.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muller takes one on the button.
Machida blocks a jab.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hennig Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muller misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
After winning the bout, Seiryu Machida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Muller swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida slips under a jab.
Machida lands with a straight right. Muller didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machida, as that shot connected. #CL#
Muller rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
Machida working aggressively here.
I was talking to Muller 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Muller lands a left hand.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida lands a body punch.
Machida told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Muller misses with a body punch. #T1#
Machida gets through Muller 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller pushes Machida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller .
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Muller .
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller 's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Muller 's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller working aggressively here.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Muller 's head. #T3#
Muller misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Muller .
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller .
Machida takes a shot to the head.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Muller prevents a body shot from Machida.
Muller tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Muller prevents a body shot from Machida.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands. #T4#
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Muller digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machida blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Muller .
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Muller .
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
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#
Machida looks to land a body kick but Muller moved away.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Muller in the body.
Nice cross by Machida.#CL#
Muller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muller lands a body punch.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Seiryu Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage. #T1#
Muller misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Muller .
Muller scores with a hook to the body.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Muller 's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muller gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller prevents a body shot from Machida.
Machida blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muller s head.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller .
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machida.
Muller blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Muller .
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Machida.
Machida pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller .
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with some punches.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Machida.
Muller tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller .
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muller misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Muller finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Muller throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. #CL#
Muller forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Muller prevents a body shot from Machida.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller .
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida lands a right hand. #T1#
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller .
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller .
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muller s head.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Machida tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Muller .
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller .
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller . #T2#
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Muller .
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller .
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Muller .
Machida prevents a body shot from Muller .
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
A nice left hand lands by Muller .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller prevents a body shot from Machida.
Muller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller .
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Muller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida lands a right hand.
Hennig Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller .
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller .
Machida is leaning against Muller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida blocks a body shot from Muller .

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
A relieved looking Seiryu Machida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TAFC: De Barros v Weechar'san
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Under The Sea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Machida throws a series of punches but Under The Sea avoids them all with ease.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Under The Sea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Under The Sea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Under The Sea walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machida.
Under The Sea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Under The Sea changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks for the body kick but Under The Sea saw that one coming.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Under The Sea. That did some damage!
Machida throws a body punch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Under The Sea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
A quick step to the side and Under The Sea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida thows a body kick. Under The Sea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Under The Sea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida misses the jab.
Under The Sea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida lunges at Under The Sea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Under The Sea's hand. #T2#
Under The Sea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Under The Sea should have avoided that one.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Under The Sea.
Machida scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Machida takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Under The Sea slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Machida is working Under The Sea over against the cage.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Under The Sea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Under The Sea has clasped his hands together around Machida's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Machida wants to control but Under The Sea postures up.#SUB#
Under The Sea has hold of Machida's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Machida seems comfortable defending it but Under The Sea has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Machida is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Machida is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Under The Sea couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crock O Snake Under The Sea!

Event: TAFC: Big Bash 2 - Aus Day
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harden.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harden counters with a head kick. That will keep Machida thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Harden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harden.
Harden dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like James Harden has been cut.
Harden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harden dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harden moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harden circles away quickly and effectively.
Harden moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Harden is out of range.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Harden avoids it.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Harden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Harden moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Harden avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Harden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harden is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Harden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harden trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom. #T2#
Harden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harden.
Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Harden drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machida has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harden is looking for a takedown.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Harden shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Harden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Harden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harden scrambles back to his feet.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harden.
Harden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Harden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harden wants to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Harden. Harden gets slowly back to his feet.
Harden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Harden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Harden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws the left hand but Harden avoids the punch easily.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Harden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harden shoots in but no luck this time.
Machida quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Harden fails to land the takedown.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harden. Harden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harden tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Harden moves into the clinch.
Harden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Harden is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Harden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Harden shoots in.
We've been informed that Harden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machida misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Harden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida pushes Harden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Machida. #BC#
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Harden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harden.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harden's head.#KD#
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Harden tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Harden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Harden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden misses with a takedown
and Machida counters with a big right hand! Oh Harden is in trouble here! Machida follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Our winner, Seiryu Machida, 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.
James Harden spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krakowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida throws a front kick that sends Krakowski stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Machida cracks Krakowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Machida has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krakowski to stand back up!#ROC#
Krakowski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jerry Krakowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machida lands a front kick.
Krakowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Krakowski looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Krakowski down.
Krakowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida cracks Krakowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krakowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Machida pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krakowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
A relieved looking Seiryu Machida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SyFi 137
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1#
Borodach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Borodach.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandr Borodach has been cut.
A big left from Borodach misses.
Borodach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Borodach off balance momentarily.
Borodach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borodach slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
We've been told by Borodach's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Borodach's defenses.
Machida throws a hook but Borodach blocks it.
Borodach throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida throws a right and a left that Borodach avoids nicely.
Machida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida swings for the body but Borodach moves out of range.
Borodach slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
As Machida looks to move away, Borodach throws a big counter combo but Machida just gets out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Aleksandr Borodach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borodach throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borodachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borodach throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Borodach.
Borodach lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Borodach just misses with a punch to the body.
Borodach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borodach misses with a body shot
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Borodach looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Borodach throws a head kick that half lands.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borodach moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida wants to slow Borodach down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Borodach throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Borodach looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida avoids the head kick by Borodach.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borodach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borodach checks it well.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machida lands a head shot.
Machida scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Borodach misses its intended target.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Borodach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Borodach gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borodach thinking.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Borodach moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Borodach moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Borodach misses with a body shot.
Borodach lands a nice shot to the body.
Borodach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Borodach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Borodach misses with a body shot
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Borodach avoids it.
Borodach misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Borodach.
Borodach misses with a body kick.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Borodach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Borodach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borodach cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Borodach is looking to land body kicks.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borodach. #T4#
Machida misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borodach swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borodach lands a head shot.
Borodach fails to land with a series of punches.
Borodach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Borodach avoids the head kick by Machida.
Borodach ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Borodach is just out of range.
Borodach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida wants to slow Borodach down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borodach throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borodach plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Machida swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Machida face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksandr Borodach!

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