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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1143 p4p, 1128 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 157 p4p, 155 weight class). Volkanovski has chosen 2pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a hook.
Smash Machine rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Volkanovski tries to circle away but Smash Machine has him pinned against the cage.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Smash Machine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to push Smash Machine away but Smash Machine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike.
Volkanovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smash Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Volkanovski is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Volkanovski blocks with his arms.
Volkanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a two punch combination.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Smash Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smash Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smash Machine closes the distance but Volkanovski moves to the side
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Smash Machine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smash Machine with a jab.
Smash Machine moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Smash Machine won't allow it.
Volkanovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Volkanovski blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Smash Machine has double underhooks.
Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski is looking to slow Smash Machine down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smash Machine!
Volkanovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volkanovski wants to control but Smash Machine is keeping him busy.
Smash Machine wants to control but Volkanovski postures up.
A lull in the action here as Volkanovski stalls from top position.
Volkanovski stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Smash Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smash Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Smash Machine has Volkanovski pressed against the cage, preventing Volkanovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinch King Smash Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Smash Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smash Machine swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski dives in and scores a takedown into Smash Machine's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine is looking for a triangle but Volkanovski pushes his legs off easily.
Smash Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Smash Machine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkanovski escapes and throws Smash Machine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Volkanovski stands up and beckons Smash Machine to his feet.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Volkanovski'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.
Smash Machine stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Smash Machine misses the target.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkanovski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Smash Machine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clinch King Smash Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski walks into a jab.
Smash Machine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Smash Machine shows good takedown defense.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
Smash Machine throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Smash Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Smash Machine moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkanovski blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Smash Machine.
Volkanovski throws a low kick but Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Smash Machine looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkanovski lands a high kick!
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Smash Machine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smash Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smash Machine connects with a single shot there.
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Volkanovski pushes him off.
Volkanovski throws a big counter head kick but Smash Machine avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Smash Machine tries to counter by clinching up but Volkanovski breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkanovski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smash Machine swivels and escapes.
Volkanovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash Machine.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Volkanovski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkanovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkanovski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Smash Machine sprawls well. He's pushed Volkanovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smash Machine is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Smash Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Smash Machine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smash Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Smash Machine scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Smash Machine misses.
Volkanovski avoids the head kick by Smash Machine.
A jab from Smash Machine misses.
And Volkanovski responds with a good body kick, but Smash Machine manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Smash Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smash Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkanovski circles away.
Smash Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine wants to clinch up but Volkanovski keeps it at a distance.
Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Smash Machine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.
Volkanovski is trying to break the clinch but Smash Machine is controlling him.
Volkanovski avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with the body kick
and Volkanovski counters with a left to the body.
Volkanovski scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Volkanovski circles away.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Smash Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Smash Machine finds it's target.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Smash Machine moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Smash Machine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smash Machine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Volkanovski's face.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Smash Machine holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkanovski drops back down to his feet.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski unleashes a big counter combination but Smash Machine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smash Machine's head.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkanovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVolkanovski.
Volkanovski scores with a hook to the body. Smash Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkanovski lands a nice hook to Smash Machine's body. Smash Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkanovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Machine.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up
letting Volkanovski counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine rushes Volkanovski and presses him up against the cage.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Volkanovski's ribcage.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Volkanovski's ribcage.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkanovski can't break the clinch.
Volkanovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clinch King Smash Machine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smash Machine obliges.
Smash Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smash Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Volkanovski is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Volkanovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkanovski blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine working Volkanovski over with knees to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Volkanovski blocks an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkanovski is defending well for now.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Volkanovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smash Machine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkanovski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkanovski.
Smash Machine with a hook.
Clinch King Smash Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanovski needs to keep his hands up - Smash Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Volkanovski looks to land a body kick but Smash Machine moved away.
Smash Machine looks to land a combination but Volkanovski avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanovski! But no joy.
Smash Machine instigates a clinch.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Volkanovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smash Machine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkanovski connects with a right hand. Smash Machine shakes it off.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot.
Volkanovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski misses with an uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Smash Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to move into range but Smash Machine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smash Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanovski looks to land a combination but Smash Machine avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smash Machine, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
In his post fight interview, Clinch King Smash Machine gave a big smile as he said 'It's Clinch King Bit**!'.
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energy
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hype
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