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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado has chosen Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been hearing reports that Azuma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado rushes Azuma and presses him up against the cage.
Azuma tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Machado.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Azuma prevents a body shot from Machado.
Azuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Akira Azuma has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Azuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azuma is leaning against Machado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado presses Azuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Azuma throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azuma backwards.
Azuma has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Azuma tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Azuma back against the cage.
Azuma wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Azuma cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Azuma blocks an elbow strike from Machado.
Azuma tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Azuma tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azuma backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azuma.
Machado digs a right hand into Azuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azuma's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Azuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Azuma misses with a body punch.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma takes a shot to the head.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Azuma tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Azuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands an elbow just above Azuma 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Azuma misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azuma.
Machado tries a body shot but Azuma blocks it.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Azuma avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azuma.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Azuma tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azuma tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Azuma back against the cage.
Azuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a body shot from Azuma.
Azuma tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Azuma back against the cage.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Azuma.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Azuma.
Machado has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Azuma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machado can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Azuma.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Azuma.
Azuma tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Azuma.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Azuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with some punches.
Azuma prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Azuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azuma misses the jab.
Azuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azuma is looking to land body kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Machado.
Machado lands a nice hook to Azuma's body. Azuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azuma cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Azuma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azuma tries to land a body kick
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Azuma's head back.
Azuma tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Azuma landing strikes.
Machado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Azuma's best efforts.
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. Azuma connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Azuma with the ground and pound but Machado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Azuma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Azuma from controlling successfully.
Azuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azuma wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azuma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azuma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Azuma is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machado trying to control the position.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azuma with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Azuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Azuma throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Azuma.
Azuma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azuma thinking.
Azuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azuma throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Azuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Azuma and move into the clinch position.
Azuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Azuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azuma moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azuma.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Azuma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though.
Azuma thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azuma has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Azuma prevents a body shot from Machado.
Azuma tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Azuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Azuma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azuma misses with a body punch.
Azuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Akira Azuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Azuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Azuma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azuma throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
Azuma moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Azuma throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azuma looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Azuma throws a leg kick
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado wants to clinch up but Azuma keeps it at a distance.
Machado is looking to clinch but Azuma is avoiding it.
Azuma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a hook.
Azuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Azuma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Azuma pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Azuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azuma closes the distance and pushes Machado back into the cage.
Azuma misses with a punch to the body.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado blocks a body shot from Azuma.
Azuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Azuma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Azuma.
Azuma tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Azuma back against the cage.
Eliézer Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado pushes Azuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azuma.
Good body shot from Machado.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Azuma.
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!
Machado misses with the head strike.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Azuma shrugs off.
Azuma lands a nice uppercut.
Azuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
A short right from Machado.
Azuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azuma.
Azuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Azuma backwards.
Azuma lands with a light punch inside.
Azuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Azuma misses with some punches.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Azuma controls the action.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azuma is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Azuma controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azuma's elbow.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Akira Azuma's cut is getting worse.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Azuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Azuma lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado blocks a body shot from Azuma.
Machado blocks a body shot from Azuma.
Azuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Azuma.
Azuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliézer Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliézer Machado!
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energy
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hype
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