Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aydin but Aydin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Aydin.
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nickle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily. #T1#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Nickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aydin has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickle is aware though and is defending well.
Nickle works over Aydin with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickle trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nickle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle. #SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle passes into half guard.
Aydin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aydin.#SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.#T4##SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nickle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aydin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aydin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aydin! #REVB#
Nickle stops Aydin from passing to mount.
Nickle is trying to control Aydin's posture but Aydin avoids it. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harun Aydin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aydin tries to keep at a distance but Nickle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickle managing to block the knees to the body from Aydin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aydin. #TD2#
Aydin manages to pull guard.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Nickle postures up.
Harun Aydin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle postures up in Aydin's guard and throws a big left but Aydin blocks it. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aydin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aydin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickle has control of Aydin's left arm, preventing Aydin from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Nickle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aydin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom.
Aydin preventing the sweep.
Aydin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a triangle but Aydin pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickle is keeping the position for now.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Nickle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nickle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aydin uses it to pass to side control.
Nickle tries to bench press Aydin off him but Aydin keeps the position. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickle throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Aydin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aydin's guard! Nice work there by Nickle! #T4##SUB2#
Aydin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickle has picked Aydin up and slammed him! Aydin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickle manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Aydin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.
Nickle advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aydin is looking to reverse the position.
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 Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
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#
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Aydin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickle's head backwards.#TD#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control.
Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aydin to see if he's OK.
Aydin struggling a bit here.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Aydin is rocked!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
A big shot lands for Nickle! That's hurt Aydin! Will he recover? Nickle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Alawi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aydin lands an overhand right.
Aydin with a jab.
Aydin misses with a right hand
and Alawi counters with a left and a right that stings Aydin.
Alawi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alawi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alawi wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aydin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Alawi sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Alawi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Alawi sits in half guard.
Aydin tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.
Alawi is trying to control the action in half guard but Aydin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alawi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alawi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alawi is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Alawi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aydin is trying to get back to full guard.
Aydin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alawi manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Aydin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aydin has given up his back.
Aydin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alawi is taking a breather. Aydin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aydin is looking to control Alawi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aydin avoid being mounted?
Alawi is looking to advance position but Aydin won't allow it.
Aydin wants to improve his position but Alawi is controlling well.
Alawi works his way into side control. #T4#
Aydin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alawi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin is trying to improve his position.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi working away.
Aydin tries to bench press Alawi off him but Alawi keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tahboule Alawi dominated that round.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alawi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Alawi shoots in and gets a takedown into Aydin's guard.
Alawi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alawi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily.
Aydin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alawi's guard. #REVB##T1#
Alawi wants to sweep here but Aydin controlling him for the moment.
Alawi trying to control the position.
Aydin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alawi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alawi is controlling Aydin's posture.
Alawi keeping full guard, as Aydin tries to pass.
Aydin wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Aydin is fighting to break Alawi's control of his arms but Alawi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom.
Alawi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alawi controlling the position.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin drops back looking for a leg! Alawi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alawi manages to kick Aydin off! Aydin jumps back into Alawi's guard.
Aydin trying to control but Alawi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. Aydin fights it but they end up in guard.
Our spies down at at Final Mile inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #T3#
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Alawi tries to pass.
Aydin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aydin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alawi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alawi has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alawi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alawi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alawi forces his way into half guard.
Alawi is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin wants to control but Alawi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tahboule Alawi dominated that second round.
That's time! Alawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alawi manages to avoid it.
Aydin misses with a hook #TD#
and Alawi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alawi advances position into side control!
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Aydin is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Aydin sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi wants to take a breather but Aydin is having none of it.
Alawi wants to free his trapped foot but Aydin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alawi is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alawi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aydin!
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aydin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Alawi looking for a guillotine from mount but Aydin is having none of it.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Aydin is trying desperately to improve position.
Alawi controlling his opponent. #T2#
Aydin is working to get back to half guard.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Aydin is squirming around, avoiding Alawi's attempts to control the action.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aydin is looking to escape.
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Aydin is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Aydin wants to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
Alawi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aydin tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi trying to control but Aydin is having none of it.
Alawi content just to control the position here.
Aydin gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alawi in particular looking to stall.
Tahboule Alawi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back.
Aydin is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alawi controlling the action here.
Aydin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alawi pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tahboule Alawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alawi, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Aydin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dlask circles away.
Aydin takes a swing at Dlask's ribcage but misses.
Aydin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aydin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aydin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dlask is just out of range.
Aydin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dlask or perhaps it was just good defense by Aydin, which made it look bad.
Aydin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Aydin. No joy for Dlask on that attempt.
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dlask manages to avoid it.
A jab from Aydin does it's job there.#TD2#
Dlask shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aydin is looking to control Dlask's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aydin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back.
Aydin is looking for a sweep. Dlask is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dlask is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aydin! #T1#
Aydin wants to hold on but Dlask pushes him away.
Aydin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dlask raining down shots from the mount!
Dlask lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aydin gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dlask.
Aydin tries to roll over but Dlask keeps him under control.
Aydin has hold of Dlask's hands but Dlask slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dlask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Aydin is rocked!
Nice strikes from Dlask there.
Oh Aydin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dlask pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Dlask.
Aydin is looking to improve his position.
Dlask is nestled in close to Aydin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aydin is trying to control but can't.
Dlask lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Aydin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dlask jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Stokes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Aydin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stokes doesn't seem phased though.
Aydin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stokes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stokes ducks under a wild hook from Aydin.#TD2#
Stokes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aydin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stokes tries to advance to mount but Aydin denies him.
Aydin is looking to reverse the position.
Aydin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stokes.
Stokes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aydin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stokes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Stokes stalls from top position.
Aydin is looking to regain half guard here but Stokes keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Aydin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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 bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aydin tries to bench press Stokes off him but Stokes keeps the position.
Aydin is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Aydin wants to control but Stokes postures up.
Stokes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Stokes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aydin down.
Stokes wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Stokes slows the pace down.
Stokes working away.
Stokes lands an elbow. #T2#
Stokes trying to control the position but Aydin is working away.
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Stokes working away.
The referee asks Stokes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stokes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stokes working the body and head with strikes.
Aydin being controlled for a moment.
Aydin is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Stokes landing strikes.
Stokes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aydin is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Aydin is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Stokes scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aydin is not content to let Stokes control the position.
Aydin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stokes off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Aydin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Aydin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stokes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Aydin working for a choke but Stokes is defending well. #T4#
Stokes tries to escape but Aydin has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Aydin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stokes wants to escape the position.
Stokes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stokes breaks Aydin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Aydin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stokes doesn't defend quickly enough and Aydin has managed to lock this one up! Can Stokes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aydin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harun Aydin!
Harun Aydin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Kai throws a head kick but Aydin moves out of range.
Kai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aydin sizes up Kai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kai slips a straight right by Aydin.
Aydin 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.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.#CL2#
Aydin moves into the clinch.
Aydin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Aydin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aydin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aydin misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aydin moves forwards but Kai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aydin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aydin avoids the body shot from Kai.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai 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.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aydin! But no joy.#T1#
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aydin looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Aydin.
Jab, jab by Kai - just one landing.
Kai lands a high kick!
Aydin misses the jab.
Aydin misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
Aydin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kai throws a push kick but Aydin slaps the foot to one side.
Aydin 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.
Aydin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aydin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Aydin is rocked!
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aydin lands a jab.
Aydin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Aydin seems to have recovered his senses.
Aydin looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aydin.
Kai lands with a shot to the body.
Aydin missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aydin avoids the head kick by Kai.
Kai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aydin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kai staying out of range there.
Aydin throws a good cross that connects.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aydin throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aydin.
Aydin wants to counter with a clinch but Kai pushes him away.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Aydin is just out of range.
Aydin jabs at Kai's body.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kai moves away from the strike by Aydin.
Aydin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
Aydin walks into a stiff left hand from Kai.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aydin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aydin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Aydin throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kai.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.
Aydin slips under a jab from Kai.
Kai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aydin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kai scrambles back to his feet.
Aydin swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai misses the jab.
Aydin misses with a straight left.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aydin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aydin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Aydin.
Aydin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aydin tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai ducks right into an uppercut from Aydin.
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!
Kai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aydin misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
Kai cracks Aydin with an open hand slap.
Aydin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aydin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kai momentarily. #T4#
Kai cracks Aydin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aydin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aydin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menes Kai!
Menes Kai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMFL 21 - O Brien vs. Hunt 3
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Machiels forces Aydin back against the cage and clinches.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
Aydin lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Aydin breaks from the clinch.
Aydin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Machiels darts in and clinches Aydin up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machiels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aydin's brow.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Aydin is trying to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling him.
We've been informed that Machiels 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.#BC#
Aydin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Machiels clinches up against the cage.
Aydin tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Machiels scores with a knee to the head.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Aydin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Machiels rushes Aydin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aydin jabs at Machiels's body.
Aydin lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target. #T1#
Aydin lands with a straight right. Machiels didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.#CL2#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aydin tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Aydin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aydin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Aydin avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body. #TD#
Aydin pulls Machiels into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Aydin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machiels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aydin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Machiels postures up.
Machiels trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Aydin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machiels has his hands clasped together but Aydin extends and breaks Machiels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aydin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harun Aydin!
A relieved looking Harun Aydin 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: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Aydin tests Machiels's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aydin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machiels smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Machiels pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.
Machiels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harun Aydin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Aydin breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aydin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Machiels.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aydin is defending well for now.#BC#
Aydin manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Aydin throws a jab when Machiels was well out of range.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aydin's face.
Machiels letting Aydin take a breather here.
Machiels tries to stall but Aydin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aydin avoids the damage to the body.
Aydin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machiels up against the cage.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aydin is struggling to control the position.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aydin is defending well for now.
Aydin blocks an elbow strike.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Aydin blocks an elbow strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Aydin pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machiels is aware though and is defending well.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #SUB#
Machiels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machiels has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machiels wanted to stand there but Aydin had control of the position. #SUB#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily. #SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.#T3#
Machiels is fighting to break Aydin's control of his arms but Aydin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machiels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machiels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machiels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machiels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Machiels has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aydin looking to control.
Machiels wants to stand but Aydin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aydin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aydin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aydin, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Machiels clinches.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Aydin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Aydin pulls Machiels into guard.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.
Machiels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Machiels tries to pass.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machiels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #SUB#
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels tries to stand but Aydin is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aydin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aydin wants to pass the guard but Machiels is keeping the position.
Machiels pulls Aydin in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machiels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machiels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aydin is looking for a triangle here but Machiels uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machiels trying to control the position but Aydin is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machiels tries to move to mount but Aydin blocks the move with his legs.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin stops Machiels from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Aydin's face as Machiels controls the position.
Harun Aydin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machiels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aydin keeps working.
Aydin tries to buck Machiels off but Machiels is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiels controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin can't do much from the bottom here.
Machiels passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aydin!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aydin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Aydin gets tackled into the cage by Machiels. Machiels maintains the clinch.
Aydin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiels.
Aydin takes an elbow to the temple.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Aydin is blocking nicely.
Aydin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aydin is trying to pull guard but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Aydin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machiels avoids it.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target. #CL2#
Machiels has closed the distance and engaged Aydin in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin. #T1#
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Aydin blocks it. #BC#
Aydin manages to break the clinch.
Aydin misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Machiels moves into the clinch successfully.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harun Aydin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Aydin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machiels pushes off an throws an elbow but Aydin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aydin misses with a punch to the body.
Machiels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aydin can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Aydin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aydin lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aydin misses with a body shot.
Machiels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Machiels forces Aydin back against the cage and clinches.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machiels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aydin's brow.
Machiels lands a damaging elbow.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aydin fails to pull guard.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Aydin blocks with his arms.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Aydin tries a knee to the head but Machiels blocks it.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machiels to keep the fight standing.
Aydin tries to break free but Machiels pushes him back against the cage.
Machiels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Aydin in his tracks for a moment.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Aydin successfully pulls guard.
Machiels sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machiels looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Aydin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily. #SUB#
Machiels is sitting in close to Aydin's body. Aydin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Machiels is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Machiels is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Aydin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harun Aydin!
After winning the bout, Harun Aydin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Aydin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Aydin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Aydin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Aydin tries to keep at a distance but Machiels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aydin avoids a wild elbow strike from Machiels.
Aydin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machiels throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Aydin jumps into guard, dragging Machiels to the mat.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Machiels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Machiels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin keeping full guard, as Machiels tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin wants to sweep here but Machiels controlling him for the moment.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machiels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machiels has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Machiels tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Aydin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily. #T2#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Aydin can't keep his opponent in guard - Machiels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aydin tries to roll over but Machiels keeps him under control.
Machiels is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Aydin actively working from the bottom here.
Machiels trying to control from half guard but Aydin is working away.
Aydin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machiels is working away from the top position though.
Aydin tries to roll over but Machiels keeps him under control.
Machiels wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin manages to get to full guard.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Machiels from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machiels controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily. #SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machiels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machiels trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machiels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machiels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harun Aydin 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#
Aydin missing with a left hand there. Machiels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aydin misses with a straight right.
Aydin misses the jab.
Machiels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aydin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Aydin's ribcage.
Aydin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machiels walks away with a smile on his face. Aydin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machiels slips a jab from Aydin.
Aydin lands a glancing blow to the side of Machiels's head.#CL#
Machiels has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch.
Machiels misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Machiels misses.
Machiels slips a straight right by Aydin.
Machiels tries to counter by clinching up but Aydin breaks away and moves out of range.
Aydin misses with a hook. Machiels ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Machiels drives through and clinches with Aydin against the cage. #T1#
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels lands an elbow inside.
Aydin tries to pull guard but Machiels holds him up against the cage and eventually Aydin drops back down to his feet.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hans Machiels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harun Aydin.
Aydin managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels working Aydin over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Aydin jumps into guard, dragging Machiels to the mat.
Aydin is breathing heavily.
Aydin has a closed guard, preventing Machiels from standing up.
Machiels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Machiels defends it easily.
Machiels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Machiels wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving. #T2#
Aydin is trying to keep Machiels in close.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin managing to control the position.
Machiels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin trying to control the position.
Machiels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machiels's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machiels defends well.
Aydin wants to improve his position but instead Machiels has moved into half guard. #T3#
Aydin is staying active underneath Machiels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machiels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aydin wants to control but Machiels is keeping busy.
Aydin is refusing to be controlled, as Machiels sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back.
Harun Aydin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aydin tries to get to full guard but Machiels has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiels pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machiels with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machiels pulls his head out easily.
Machiels is trying to control. Aydin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aydin is trying to get back to full guard.
Machiels trying to control from half guard but Aydin is working away.
Machiels controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Machiels dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Machiels takes the fight into the clinch.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Aydin blocks with his arms.
Aydin is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aydin is trying to pull guard but Machiels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Aydin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aydin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Machiels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machiels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machiels is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machiels trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Machiels postures up.
Machiels wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Machiels pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin controls Machiels momentarily but Machiels frees himself.
Machiels showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aydin cracks Machiels with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##CL2#
Aydin closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aydin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machiels is defending well for now.
Aydin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machiels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aydin.
Aydin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aydin blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aydin avoids it.
Aydin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machiels just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Stalling in the clinch from Machiels.
Machiels stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Machiels for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Aydin tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machiels lands a knee to the head.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels throws an elbow but it misses.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aydin's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Aydin avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels lands an elbow that stopped Aydin in his tracks for a moment.
Aydin trying to land knees to the body.
Aydin jumps guard but Machiels stands there with Aydin around his waist. Aydin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hans Machiels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harun Aydin.#TD2#
Aydin pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aydin trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Machiels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machiels works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Machiels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machiels 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Machiels!

Event: SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Shibre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shibre throws a nice head kick!
Shibre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aydin needs to keep his hands up - Shibre had a free shot at his head there.
Aydin takes a swing at Shibre's ribcage but misses.
Shibre staying out of range there.
Shibre throws a quick counter head kick but Aydin was just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aydin.
Shibre throws a head kick that misses
enabling Aydin to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Shibre.
Shibre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aydin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shibre. Aydin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Aydin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aydin connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibre lands a leg kick that knocks Aydin off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Shibre.
Aydin throws a shot from downtown. Shibre moves away and avoids it.
Aydin lands a lovely overhand right.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
Shibre jabs at Aydin's body.
Aydin 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.
Aydin thuds a left hand into Shibre's body.
Aydin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aydin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shibre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Shibre throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Aydin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shibre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shibre avoids the elbow strike from Aydin, against the cage.
Aydin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shibre swings wildly with an uppercut but Aydin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shibre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Aydin.
Aydin avoids the elbow strike from Shibre, against the cage. #TD2#
Aydin gets control of Shibre's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aydin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shibre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shibre trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Shibre drops back looking for a leg! Aydin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aydin manages to kick Shibre off! Shibre jumps back into Aydin's guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aydin pulls Shibre in close to prevent any damage.
Shibre stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.
Aydin working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Shibre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shibre rolls with it to try and escape but Aydin cranks on the arm and Shibre is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harun Aydin!
After winning the bout, Harun Aydin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Aydin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aydin throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aydin throws a good cross that connects.
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Aydin backing up. Aydin nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Aydin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Andary has managed to clinch.
Aydin is trying to push Andary away but Andary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aydin trying to land knees to the body.
Andary leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Andary looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aydin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary tries to stand but Aydin is controlling his head.
Andary taking a breather here.
Aydin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Andary easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Andary thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andary controlling from the full mount.
Andary looking to control but Aydin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Andary.
Aydin is desperately trying to improve his position but Andary has a good base and remains in mount.
Aydin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Aydin trying to control the position but Andary manages to sink in the hooks.
Andary controls the position.#T2#
Aydin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Andary there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aydin is trying to escape the mount.
Aydin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aydin tries to reverse the position but Andary maintains control.
Andary tries to control but Aydin wriggling away.
Andary avoids the attempt from Aydin to control.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Andary working for a submission but Aydin is keeping him at bay.
Aydin is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Andary looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aydin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andary wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Andary has control of Aydin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aydin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aydin working to try and regain half guard.
Andary controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Andary tries to control but Aydin wriggling away.
Andary controlling his opponent.
Andary wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely.
Aydin tries to lock up and control but Andary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aydin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andary avoids the attempt from Aydin to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Andary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aydin.
Aydin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andary slips under a jab.#TD#
Andary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aydin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Andary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andary has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andary passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andary pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andary lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Aydin tries to get to full guard but Andary has control of the leg.
Gary Andary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aydin can do to turn this around?
Aydin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Andary defends easily.
Andary preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Aydin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andary has passed into half guard!
Aydin is trying to control but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aydin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aydin trying to get back to full guard but Andary takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aydin is trying to escape the mount.
Aydin regains half guard.
Aydin trying to control but Andary postures up. #T3#
Andary prevents Aydin from improving his position.
Andary seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aydin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andary is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
We've been informed that Aydin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andary passes into side control.
Andary postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Aydin is trying to improve his position.
Aydin is trying to control Andary's posture but Andary avoids it.
Andary trying to control the action but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Andary wants to stand but Aydin has his arm trapped.
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Aydin's face as Andary controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Andary 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#
Andary has a takedown stuffed.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Andary drives through and clinches with Aydin against the cage. #BC#
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aydin misses with a looping left.
Andary seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aydin misses with an uppercut
and Andary counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aydin thinking.
Andary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary darts in looking for a takedown but Aydin gets double underhooks and turns Andary into the cage. #BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Andary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andary pulls his head out easily.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andary content to stall in guard here.
Aydin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andary. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Andary pushes his legs off easily.
Andary is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Andary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andary works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aydin is looking to improve his position.
Aydin trying to control from the bottom.
Andary wants to stand up but Aydin is controlling the position.
Andary performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andary is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.
Aydin is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andary looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andary holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aydin fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##BC#
Andary breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. Aydin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary shoots in and drives through. Aydin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andary staying out of range there.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aydin swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Aydin misses with a hook.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aydin.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Aydin looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Andary pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Andary has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Andary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andary, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Andary!
Our winner, Gary Andary, 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: SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Aydin loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aydin moves away.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aydin.
Aydin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aydin thinking.
Aydin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aydin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aydin under the eye.
Aydin misses the jab.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Aydin misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Aydin's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aydin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aydin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt defending well as Aydin loads up on a big left hand.
Aydin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aydin slips a jab from Hunt.
Aydin swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target.
Hunt clobbers Aydin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Aydin misses.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Aydin moved out of range nicely.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aydin takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Aydin lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Aydin looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Aydin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt throws a body punch but Aydin moves out of range.
Hunt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Aydin.
Aydin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aydin misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lunges at Aydin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aydin's hand. #ROC#Aydin is rocked!
Aydin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt scores with a counter punch that sends Aydin to the canvas! Hunt smells blood - he's punishing Aydin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aydin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Hunt!

Event: SMFL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Aydin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aydin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Aydin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Aydin as he checks the leg kick.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Aydin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
Aydin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Lee has been cut.
Aydin misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee avoids the body shot from Aydin.
Aydin throws a big shot that misses.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Aydin gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Aydin wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aydin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee seems keen to control Aydin's posture.
Aydin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee controls Aydin momentarily but Aydin frees himself.
Aydin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee slips a straight right by Aydin.
Aydin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Aydin misses.
Aydin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Aydin tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aydin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aydin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Aydin counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Aydin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aydin as he jumps to the side.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Harun Aydin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aydin throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Aydin counters with a stiff right hand.
Aydin cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Aydin missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Aydin tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aydin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Aydin is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aydin avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aydin is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aydin working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harun Aydin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Aydin throws out a powerful jab.
Aydin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee slips a jab from Aydin.
Aydin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aydin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Charles Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aydin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Lee has Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aydin looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Aydin misses with a straight left.
Aydin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee slips a jab from Aydin.
Aydin swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch but Aydin moves away
and Aydin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harun Aydin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aydin misses with a straight left.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aydin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aydin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aydin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##TD#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aydin to the ground. Lee is now in Aydin's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aydin trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to stand up but Aydin won't let him. #T3#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Aydin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harun Aydin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aydin's half guard.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aydin!
Aydin regains half guard.
Aydin wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Aydin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Aydin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aydin.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee stands and throws Aydin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aydin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Aydin is keeping him busy.
Aydin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Aydin is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee unloads with some shots from mount but Aydin bucks and avoids them well.
Lee looking to finish with strikes here!
Lee content just to control the position here.
Aydin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to ground and pound but Aydin is blocking nicely.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aydin is looking to escape.
Aydin is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Aydin keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aydin is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Aydin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Lee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Charles Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aydin is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Aydin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aydin is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aydin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Aydin keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lee for a finish. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Charles Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harun Aydin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Aydin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aydin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMFL 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Aydin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aydin tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aydin.
Aydin connects with a nice looking jab.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aydin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt slips a straight right by Aydin.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt defending well as Aydin loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aydin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aydin misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Aydin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aydin.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Aydin misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Aydin defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Aydin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aydin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aydin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunt slips a jab from Aydin.
A jab from Aydin misses.
Hunt cracks Aydin with an open hand slap.#T2#
Aydin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aydin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Aydin. #CL2#
Aydin clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aydin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aydin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aydin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aydin.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.#T3#
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Aydin.
Aydin throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Aydin scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Aydin throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Aydin misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Aydin misses with a hook
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aydin throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aydin misses with a straight right.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Aydin manages to avoid it.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aydin to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Aydin.
Aydin moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aydin. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aydin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Aydin saw that one coming.
Hunt slips under a jab from Aydin.
Aydin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Aydin misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harun Aydin 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#
Aydin misses with a body shot.
Aydin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Aydin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aydin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Aydin coming out on top.
Aydin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aydin looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Aydin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aydin. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aydin throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Aydin is rocked!
Aydin throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aydin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Aydin misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Aydin to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Hunt!

Event: SMFL 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Kai throws out a loose jab but Aydin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aydin is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Aydin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Aydin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aydin throws a hook to the side of Kai's head but Kai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aydin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Kai misses
and Aydin counters with a left to the body.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Aydin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aydin.
Aydin is trying to break free.#TD#
Aydin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Aydin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai is looking to stand up but Aydin won't let him.
Aydin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Aydin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Aydin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aydin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aydin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kai wants to get up but he can't break Aydin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Aydin looking for a triangle here. Kai is fighting it but it looks tight! Aydin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kai is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harun Aydin!
Our winner, Harun Aydin, 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.

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