Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 5
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Aires misses.
Aires misses with a straight right.
War let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
War uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aires.
Aires checks a leg kick.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Good leg kick by War there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling War to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from War misses. #CL2#
War has closed the distance and engaged Aires in a clinch.
Aires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aires has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
Aires tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires is leaning against War and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aires drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
War lands with a right to the head.
War lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aires blocks an uppercut.
Aires lands a right hand.
Aires prevents a body shot from War.
War misses with the head strike. #BC#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Aires with a nice cross.
Aires throws a big shot that misses.
Aires checks a leg kick.
War misses with a low kick.
Aires feinted with a counter takedown.
Aires lands a glancing blow to the side of War's head.
Aires throws a body punch but War moves out of range.
War walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires works War's body with a nice hook.
War throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
War throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Aires lands with an uppercut that bounces War off the cage and back into range.
War punishes Aires's body with a nice straight punch.
Aires dives in for a single leg takedown but War sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
War doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
War scores with a decent looking hook.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
War throws a body shot but no joy.
War lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aires.
War lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aires swings for the body but War moves out of range.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War thows a left - swing and a miss!
War throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
War blocks the body kick.
War keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aires fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires walks into a left hand.
Aires attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
War thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War throws a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Aires throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Aires throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
War throws a leg kick which misses Aires's front leg but catches the back leg as Aires tries to avoid it.
Aires throws a low kick, looking for War's leg but War calmly moves out of range.
War throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aires counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters 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!
Aires postures up. #T4#
War working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
Aires postures up in War's guard and throws a big left but War blocks it.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as War holds on and takes a little breather.
Aires content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holy War will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aires.
War wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Aires throws the left hand but War avoids the punch easily.
That kick from War tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by War.
Aires takes one on the button.
War takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
War rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aires counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aires throws a front kick that sends War stumbling back into the cage.
Aires goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from War.
A counter left hand to the body from Aires misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for War.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
War misses with a left hand
and Aires counters with a good low kick that War was not able to check. #T1#
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
War lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but War manages to avoid it.
War misses with an uppercut
and Aires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires throws a wild body kick that War sees coming a mile off.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
A lazy left from War finds it's target.
War throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aires.#CL2#
War has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aires.
War is pressed up against the cage. Aires has hold of a leg and is looking to drag War down to the mat. War avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
War avoids the body shot from Aires.
War misses with a low kick as Aires jumps back.
War throws a leg kick but Aires sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War misses with an uppercut. Aires saw that one coming.
Aires moves away from the strike by War.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before War has time to react.#T2#
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
War on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
A head kick misses from Aires.
Aires walks into a jab.
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aires avoids the body shot from War.
It looked like Aires was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from War.
Aires throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent War stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
War ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aires avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
War checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for War.
Aires lands with a good body shot.
Aires throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
War moves in looking to clinch but Aires pushes him off.#T3#
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Aires appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aires explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Aires gets a double leg takedown into War's guard.
War utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but War is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as War works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aires has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aires is fighting to break War's control of his arms but War is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Aires makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aires throwing strikes but War manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
That's time! Aires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
War takes one to the chin there.
Aires takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
War moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aires lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aires scores with a hook to the body.
War lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aires stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aires misses with some punches. #BC2#
War breaks the clinch.
War swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
War misses the shot to the body.
Aires takes a body punch but keeps moving.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
War blocks the body kick.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Aires darts in looking for a takedown but War gets double underhooks and turns Aires into the cage.
War works over Aires's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot by War.#CL2#
War moves into the clinch successfully.
Aires tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aires can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action. #BC2#
War pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
War avoids the body shot from Aires.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
Aires looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
Aires takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
War dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
War lands a jab.
Aires missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
War slips under a jab from Aires.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
War walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aires throws a leg kick but War moved away.
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by War there.
War cracks the inside of Aires's front leg.
War cracks the inside of Aires's front leg. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Aires. That's going to slow War down.
Aires shoots in for a takedown but War shows good takedown defense.
Aires lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aires.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from War - that will leave a mark!
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
War lands a right hook to the body.
War throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
War is looking to slow Aires down with leg kicks.
Aires takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aires looks for the body kick but War saw that one coming.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Aires's shoulder, as Aires tries to avoid the shot.
Aires lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from War misses.
War fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
War throws a low kick, looking for Aires's leg but Aires calmly moves out of range.
Aires lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aires throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Aires throws a body kick that misses.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
War moves out of range as Aires strikes.
Aires misses with a body shot.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
War lands a nice looking body shot.
Aires has a takedown stuffed.
War is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aires with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aires takes one to the side of the head.
Aires scoring well with a low kick there.
War tries to clinch but Aires is having none of it.
Aires staying out of range there.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy War comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think War 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CEC 561
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
War avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall avoids the body shot from War. #CL2#
War moves into range and clinches up with Dall.
Dall is working War over against the cage.#BC#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
War throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - War throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
War feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
War avoids the head kick by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
War blocks a leg kick.
War lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from War misses
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
War lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but War manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
War throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from War. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from War misses #TD#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dall wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
War pulls Dall in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
War keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! War is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dall, into his guard. #REVB#
War looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but War is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! War escapes and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Dall is trying to get back to half guard.
War tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Dall is being controlled here.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Dall prevents War from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holy War 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#
Dall slips a jab from War.
Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing.
A big right from War misses.
War throws a big shot that misses.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
War throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
War misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
War now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
War misses with a wild body shot.
War fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from War is predictable there #TD#
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in War's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but War is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but War gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. War gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but War frees his head nicely. Oh but Dall has switched to an armbar! War is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 549
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from War.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
War moves out of range of the strikes.
War digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Thrym blocks a jab.#CL#
War darts in and clinches Thrym up against the cage.
Thrym lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
War tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym wants to stall. #BC#
War breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
War swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
War has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by War. War obviously looking to wear him down.
War checks the leg kick nicely there.
War blocks a jab.
Thrym keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
War lands a jab to Thrym's midsection.#T1#
Thrym buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
War chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym blocks a leg kick.
War catches Thrym with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
War misses with a body shot.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Thrym.
War lands with a cross.
War dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
War looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
War thuds a left hand into Thrym's body.
War fails with an attempt to clinch.
War misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Thrym misses with a looping right.
War avoids the body shot from Thrym.
War throws a chopping leg kick but Thrym manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
War throws a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thrym tries to keep at a distance but War has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thrym.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrym lands a hook that snaps the head of War backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from War.
Thrym stalling in the clinch but War improves position.
Thrym lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrym tries to stall but War uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, War scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but War keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Thrym.
War works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by War.
War blocks a body shot from Thrym.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, War scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrym prevents a body shot from War.
War misses with a body punch. #T3#
Thrym is trying to stall.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
War tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, War scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thrym.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War misses with a body punch.
Thrym lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
War presses Thrym against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
War lands an uppercut.
War scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up but War swats him away and circles back towards the center.
War scores with a jab to the head.
War throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
War rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thrym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym misses with a hook
and War counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
War moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrym is out of range and War settles back down.
Thrym checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Thrym closes the distance and clinches.
War tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrym.
Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
War throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War throwing a counter right hand but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Thrym circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrym misses with a double jab
and War counters with an outside leg kick.
War shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from War misses
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
War lands with a nice body punch.
Thrym scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
War avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
War just misses with a punch to the body.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
War is looking to wear down Thrym with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
War looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
War works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
War misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym tries to work over War's front leg with a kick but War checks it.
War tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
War lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Thrym there.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
War is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
War stuns Thrym with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
War looks to clinch
and Thrym counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holy War is winning the standup battle so far.
War with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
War lands with an overhand left.
Thrym misses with a body shot. #T2#
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
War is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
War moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrym is pushing War up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thrym holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
War lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
War is trying to break the clinch but Thrym is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thrym as War tries to tie him up.
War misses with some punches.
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
War content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrym.
War scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Thrym misses with a short punch on the inside.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym lands a right hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from War.
Thrym stalling in the clinch but War improves position.
Still in the clinch, Thrym scores with a nice short uppercut.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
A short right from Thrym on the inside. #BC2#
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
War thows a left - swing and a miss!
War paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
Thrym shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
War avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
War thumps Thrym with a low kick.
Thrym is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
War misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and War is able to avoid easily.
War uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrym.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
War bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thrym's head backwards.
War scores with a leg kick.
War throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
War lands with a straight right. Thrym didn't see that one coming.
War has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from War there as he acknowledges the shot.
War misses with an uppercut. #CL#
War takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from War misses.
War looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
War tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Thrym swings for the body but War moves out of range.
Thrym tries a low kick but War avoids it.
War fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well.
Thrym throws a head kick that War semi-blocks.
Thrym connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed War momentarily.
War misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
War staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by War there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and moves out of range.
War with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thrym defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
War is looking to slow Thrym down with leg kicks.
War motions for Thrym to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
War throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a leg kick.
Thrym looks to land a combination but War avoids it well.
War throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from War.
War fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrym with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
War takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thrym throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and moves out of range.
War throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrym lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
War misses with a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Thrym there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by War.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
War connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrym. Thrym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
War connects with an inside leg kick.
War throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from War.
War checks a low kick from Thrym.
War cracks the inside of Thrym's front leg.
Thrym takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
War tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thrym was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
War thows a left - swing and a miss!
War throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
War wants to clinch.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym. #T3#
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym connects with a good right hand that stumbles War. War circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War avoids a punch combination nicely.
War feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but War moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Thrym doesn't manage to clinch there - War circles away.
War tried to score with a low kick but Thrym checks it.
The fighters circling - War throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by War.
Holy War is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
War wants to clinch.
War scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
War misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by War.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
Thrym on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of War's head but War sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
War swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from War misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for War.
War moves into range and connects with a jab.
War throws a leg kick which misses Thrym's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrym tries to avoid it.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Thrym gets tackled into the cage by War. War maintains the clinch.
War blocks an uppercut.
Thrym tries to break free but War pushes him back against the cage.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holy War.
Well War has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 544
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
War swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for War.
War 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.
War throws a head kick that misses
and West counters with a series of strikes. War will be more careful next time no doubt.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by West.
War throws a shot to the body.
War misses with a leg kick.
West looks to land a right hand but War moved out of range.
War throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
War bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and War settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
War takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West misses with the combination.
West throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from War misses.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before War can pounce on him. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by War there.
West avoids the body shot from War.
War lands a head shot.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West lunges at War with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by War's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
War circles away from the clinch attempt.
War uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
War lands with a nice body punch.
West checks a leg kick nicely.
War tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
War connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
West with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West tries to clinch but War is having none of it. #T2#
West throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from War. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
War digs a good hook to West's body.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but War swivels and escapes.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from War.
War keeps the fight on the outside.
War feints a counter leg kick.
War scores with a hook.
War throws a leg kick but West checks it.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has War pinned against the cage. War gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
War is looking to slow West down with leg kicks.
War avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
War swings for the body but West moves out of range.
War lands with a good body shot.
War swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
West throws a big counter combination but War scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
War thumps West with a low kick.
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West tries to clinch up.
West ducks under a wild hook from War.
West tries to clinch up
and War counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
War getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
West throws a jab when War was well out of range.
War swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West feints a jab promting War to slip. West then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. War slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
War scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
West closes the distance and pushes War back into the cage.#BC2#
War pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
War swings for the body but West moves out of range.
War misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting West counter with a right hand.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but War sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
War throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but War is just out of range.
West scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
War with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
War moves into the clinch successfully.
War takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
West wants the takedown. War is fighting it off but West persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in War's guard against the cage.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holy War will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from War.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
West drops his hands momentarily and War takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
War ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
War looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West tries to clinch but War moves out of range.
War tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
West misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.
War swings for the body but West moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
War tries a body shot but West blocks it.
War lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from War on the inside. #BC2#
War escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
War throws a quick inside leg kick.
West looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
West lands a really nice looking cross but War seems unphased.
War is looking to slow West down with leg kicks.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
War misses with a body shot.
West tries to work over War's front leg with a kick but War checks it.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts War as he jumps to the side. #T2#
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
War scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by War.#CL2#
War gets a clinch. #BC2#
War manages to break the clinch.
West is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
War attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
War ducks right into an uppercut from West.
War misses with a looping right.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by West misses
and War counters with a nice leg kick.
West throws a lazy right hand but War sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by War. Beautiful body shot.
War throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from War.#T3#
War throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from War misses.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
War swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
War lands a jab to West's midsection.
War avoids the body shot from West.
West scores with a jab. War acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
War tries to land a leg kick but West saw it coming and moves away.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by War.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
War digs a good hook to West's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from West misses.
War appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
War thows a leg kick but West checks it
and West counters with a nice body kick.
West throws a low kick, looking for War's leg but War calmly moves out of range.
War steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and War counters with a lovely shot to the body.
War connects with a crisp jab.
War lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
West throws a series of punches but War avoids them all with ease.
War scores with a jab.
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
War lands a slapping body shot.
West checks a leg kick. #CL2#
War closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West lands with a left to the head.
War misses with some punches.
West misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for War.
War fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
A big left from War misses.
West on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West misses with a body shot.
West fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
War clinches.
War leaning against his opponent.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
War lands on the inside with an uppercut.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West jumps guard but War stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
War escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
West takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
War has managed to clinch.
War misses with the head strike.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
War trying to stall but West improves his position.
War dodges an elbow strike from West.
West working aggressively here.
War gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
War is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West prevents a body shot from War.
War misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
West has dropped down and is working for a takedown. War is trying to keep an underhook but West manages to get the takedown into half guard.
War is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
War trying to control.#T2#
West just trying to survive but War is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
West is in bad spot here.
West trying to control the hands but War won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West prevents War from getting a body triangle.
West tries to escape but War has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
West just trying to survive but War is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
West breaks War's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
War keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
War not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West landing with the ground and pound.
West throws a strike but War rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Holy War is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
War must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
War stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Billy West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but War is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
West is trying to escape the mount.
War controlling his opponent.
West can't escape the position.
West is working hard here to advance position.
War takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy War comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got War winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy War!
Holy War decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 521
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
War scores with a nice head shot.
Laloosh checks a leg kick.
Laloosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laloosh checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Laloosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laloosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but War circles away quickly and effectively.
War doesn't manage to clinch there - Laloosh circles away.
Laloosh lunges at War with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by War's hand.
Laloosh needs to keep his hands up - War had a free shot at his head there.
War takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
War moves out of range as Laloosh strikes.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laloosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laloosh throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
Laloosh moves away from the strike by War.
Laloosh throws a low kick, looking for War's leg but War calmly moves out of range.
War feinted there with a counter leg kick.
War fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laloosh on the side of the head.
Laloosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laloosh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Laloosh throws a shot from downtown. War moves away and avoids it.
War takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laloosh is looking to land body kicks.
War throws a leg kick which misses Laloosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Laloosh tries to avoid it. #T1#
War ducks under a wild hook from Laloosh.
A nice leg kick lands there from War.
A swing and a miss from Laloosh.
Laloosh takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh checks a low kick from War.
Laloosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laloosh misses with a straight right.
War walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laloosh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laloosh tries a quick counter leg kick but War is wise to it.#CL2#
Laloosh clinches.
War tries a body shot but Laloosh blocks it.
Laloosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Laloosh controls his hands.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laloosh blocking some punches. #T2#
Laloosh tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War prevents a body shot from Laloosh.
War lands on the inside with an uppercut.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
War being controlled against the cage.
War scores with a shot to the side of Laloosh's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
War lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laloosh backwards.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War blocking some punches.
Laloosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laloosh pushes War back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laloosh.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laloosh.
Laloosh misses with the head strike.
War lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laloosh backwards.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Laloosh controls his hands.
Laloosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
War misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
War lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from War.
Laloosh tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Laloosh.
A short uppercut from Laloosh.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Laloosh.
War pushes Laloosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laloosh looks winded!
A short left from War.
Nice body punch from War - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from War. #T4#
War lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
War with an attempt at a knee that misses.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from War.
War softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from War. #ROC#
Laloosh is rocked!
War blocks a body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh is still on wobbly legs! Can War finish him?
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
War blocks an uppercut.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but War uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laloosh seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Laloosh scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from War on the inside.
War lands a body shot.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
War walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
War throws out a leg kick but Laloosh moves out of range and War only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by War. That's going to slow Laloosh down.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Laloosh.
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Laloosh is just out of range.
War throws a low kick but Laloosh avoids it.
War takes a swing at Laloosh's ribcage but misses.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
War chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laloosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laloosh misses with a looping left.
Laloosh throws a lazy right hand but War sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh is looking to slow War down with leg kicks.
Laloosh looks to land a right hand but War moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Laloosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
War tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laloosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Laloosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
War throws out a loose jab but Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laloosh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laloosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
War ducks under a wild hook from Laloosh.
Laloosh throws a shot from downtown. War moves away and avoids it.
Laloosh sizes up War with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
War connects with a right hand. Laloosh shakes it off.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laloosh.
Laloosh misses with a looping left.
War is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laloosh can do to turn this around?
Laloosh blocks a head kick by War.
Laloosh avoids the body shot from War.
War displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laloosh throws out the jab.
War takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
War misses with a low kick.
War sizes up Laloosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Laloosh dips to his left and cracks War with an uppercut!
Laloosh throws a hook but War blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from War.
Laloosh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
War slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laloosh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but War checks it well.
Laloosh misses with a leg kick
and War makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
War uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laloosh.
As Laloosh backs away, War returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
War checks a low kick from Laloosh.
An attempted straight right counter from War misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by War as he connects with a hook.
Laloosh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laloosh.
War scores with the left hand. Laloosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from War.
War scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laloosh walks straight into a right hand from War - that's dropped him! War jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Laloosh from any more punishment! Laloosh complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holy War!
Holy War decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Blazer blocks the low kick.
A big left from Blazer misses.
Blazer connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War tries to work over Blazer's front leg with a kick but Blazer checks it.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer walks into a stiff left hand from War.
Donk. Blazer catches War right on the button with a cross.
Blazer takes a swing at War's ribcage but misses.
War throws out a powerful jab.
War tries to land a leg kick but Blazer saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blazer. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
War tries a low kick but Blazer avoids it.
Blazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
War looks to land a left hand but Blazer moved out of range nicely.#T1#
War scores with a jab to the body.
Blazer catches War with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blazer staying out of range there.
War connects with a single shot there.
Blazer throws a hook but War blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Blazer.
War misses with a body shot.
War misses with a low kick.
Blazer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
War moves to clinch but Blazer breaks away
and Blazer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
War throws a shot to the body.
War tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
War connects with an inside leg kick.
Blazer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from War tenderised Blazer's leg. Blazer is trying to keep his angry face on.
War getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A chopping leg kick lands by War.
A shot to the body from War misses
and Blazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from War misses
letting Blazer counter with a right hand.
War lands a leg kick that knocks Blazer off balance momentarily.
Blazer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
War gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blazer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from War. #T3#
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
War blocking some punches.
Blazer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of War backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
Blazer is trying to maintain a safe position but War gets an underhook and turns Blazer into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
War tries to work over Blazer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazer can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
Blazer lands a nice uppercut.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blazer lands a right hand.
Blazer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from War.
Blazer blocks a body shot from War.
A nice right hand lands inside from War.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
War scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
Blazer lands a right hand. #T4#
Blazer misses with some punches.
War pushes off an throws an elbow but Blazer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War blocks an uppercut.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War working aggressively here.
Blazer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blazer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
War misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer lands a hook to the side of the head.
War softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blazer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wars head.
Blazer lands a nice shot to the body.
Blazer lands a hook that snaps the head of War backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
Blazer blocks a body shot from War.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holy War will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
That's time! Blazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
War avoids a punch combination nicely.
War throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blazer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blazer cracks War with a hook to the temple - War is on wobbly legs here! Blazer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! War falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Blazer wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Blazer!
Ricky Blazer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
War connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
War has managed to clinch.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War blocks a body shot from Germano.
A left hand lands to the body for Germano.
Germano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of War backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
War misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Germano manages to break the clinch.
Germano swinging wildly here.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
War avoids the body shot from Germano.
War wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
War misses with a straight left.
Germano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from War.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Germano swings widly with a right hand
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War dodges the punch combination from Germano.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from War.#CL2#
War clinches up against the cage.
War lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
A short body shot lands from War as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Germano. #BC#
Germano manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
War only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Germano blocks a head kick by War.
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
War throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
War connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano looks to land a left hand but War moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
War comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
War throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
War misses with a body shot.
War takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for War!
Germano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Germano working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by War, who protects the arm well.
War stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Germano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ground and pound from Germano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by War, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on War's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but War is avoiding damage well.
Germano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Germano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but War is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
War scores with a jab to the body.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
Germano avoids the body shot from War.
Germano throws a combination that misses
and War counters with a nice body shot.
War motions for Germano to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
War connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Germano is out of range and War settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Germano is defended easily by War.
A clash of legs there as Germano blocks the low kick.
Germano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from War.#T1#
War scores with a leg kick.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
War lands a slapping body shot.
War misses the jab.
A low kick from War misses #TD#
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in War's guard.
War controlling the position.
War keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Germano wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
War tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
War keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Germano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of War's head.
War working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Germano trying to control but War is working from the bottom. #T3#
War wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano trying to control but War is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
War scores with a nice strike.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
War throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but War avoids it well and moves away.
Germano shoots in for a takedown but War shows good takedown defense.
War takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
War connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
War is looking to chop away at Germano's legs.
Germano thuds his right hand into War's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
War is looking to slow Germano down with leg kicks.
Germano checks a low kick from War.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but War avoids it well and moves away.
War connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Germano throws out a loose jab but War uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
War wants to clinch.
Germano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Holy War will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by War there.
War wants to clinch but Germano slips to the side#TD#
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into side control. War won't be happy with that.
Germano misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
War dodges the ground and pound from Germano.
Germano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but War is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but War keeps working.
Germano working the strikes but War uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Germano throwing shots but War is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Germano.
War avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germano.
Germano with the ground and pound but War uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Germano is looking to pass into half guard but War pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now War is in guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
War got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, War has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Germano looking to control.
Germano wants to sweep here but War controlling him for the moment.
War stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
War looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
War controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
War's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
War is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
War cracks a nice hook into Germano's ribs.
Good work by Germano as he checks the leg kick.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
War cracks Germano with a right hand to the side of the head.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
War scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from War lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Germano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Germano takes one to the chin there.
Germano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
War looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Germano swings widly with a right hand
letting War counter with a right hand.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Germano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War looks to land a body kick but Germano moved away.
War keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Germano duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Germano swats away the attempt to clinch by War.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holy War.
I think War 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: CEC 511
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War scores with a shot to the body.
War throws a leg kick but Severn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from War.
Severn tries to bum rush War with a series of wild strikes but War uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Severn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. War looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Severn doesn't manage to clinch there - War circles away.
War throws a big counter head kick but Severn avoids it with no problem.
War's jab looks to have found its range, popping Severn under the eye.
Severn misses with an uppercut
and War counters with a left to the body.
War lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Severn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and War counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 looping hook to the body misses from War. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Severn misses the target.
War avoids the body shot from Severn.
Severn misses with a wild body shot.
Severn misses with a looping right.
Severn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
War lands a nice hook to Severn's body. Severn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Severn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Severn scores with a nice head shot.
War scores with a crisp jab that stopped Severn in his tracks.
Severn misses with a wild body shot.
Severn lands a really nice looking cross but War seems unphased.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by War.
War stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and War wants it to stay on the feet.
Severn tries to move into range but War moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Severn checks a leg kick.
Severn checks the leg kick nicely there.
War takes one to the chin there.
Severn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from War. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn closes this distance looking for a takedown but War circles away.
War throws a leg kick which misses Severn's front leg but catches the back leg as Severn tries to avoid it.
Severn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Severn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
War throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
War misses the shot to the body.
War tried to score with a low kick but Severn checks it.
Nice shot lands for Severn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Severn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Severn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
War moves into range and clinches up with Severn.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War blocks an uppercut.
War works on Severn's body with a couple of short punches.
War scores with a hook to the body.
War lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Severn blocks a body shot from War.
War tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Severn's elbow.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a body punch.
Severn lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Severn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severn scores with a hook to the body.
Severn throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severn lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
Severn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Severn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
Nice body punch from War.
Severn blocking some punches.
Severn is working War over against the cage.
Severn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Severn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Severn throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War can't find room to land a body shot as Severn controls the action.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severn misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severn blocking some punches. #T4#
Severn throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Severn.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
War lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severn.
War blocking some punches.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
War prevents a body shot from Severn.
War blocks a body shot from Severn.
War misses with the head strike.
Severn misses with a hook to the ribs.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War pushes Severn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War misses with some punches.
Severn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Severn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
War darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
War closes the distance and pushes Severn back into the cage.
A short right from Severn.
Nice body punch from War - that landed with a thud.
War has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Severn.
A right hand to the body from Severn.
Severn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Severn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Severn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Severn lands an uppercut.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
Severn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Severn fails to land.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Severn.
Severn lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards. #T1#
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
War works on Severn's body with a couple of short punches.
War misses with the head strike.
War tries a body shot but Severn blocks it.
War throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Severns head.
Severn blocks an uppercut.
Severn tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Severn back against the cage.
War throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Severns head.
Severn blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Severn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Severn.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
Severn can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
Chris Severn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Severn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War scores with a shoulder strike.
Severn blocks a body shot from War.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
War misses with a punch on the inside.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Severn.
Severn fails to pull guard.
War misses with some punches.
Severn tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Severn controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
Severn swings wildly with an uppercut but War uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn lands an uppercut.
Severn gets through War's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Severn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Severn struggles to land a body shot inside as War controls his hands.
Severn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War misses with a body punch.
War lands a left hand.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severn lands a nice uppercut.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A right hand to the body from War.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Severn.
Severn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
War lands a left hand that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Severn blocks an uppercut.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Severn prevents a body shot from War.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
Severn lands a body punch.
Severn misses with the head strike.
Severn blocks an uppercut.
War prevents a body shot from Severn.
War tries a body shot but Severn blocks it.
War scores with a shoulder strike.
Severn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Severn lands a shoulder strike.
Severn blocks an uppercut. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn trying to control the position but instead, War has worked for underhooks and has pushed Severn into the cage.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Severn.
Severn blocks an uppercut.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Severn misses with a punch on the inside.
Severn blocking some punches.
War is working Severn over against the cage.
War throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from War.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
War lands a left hand that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
War lands a nice uppercut.
War working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from War.
War lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
War makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from War as the two fighters clinch.
War tries to throw a body punch but Severn avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
War takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Severn thuds his right hand into War's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
War gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
War is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.
War throws out a loose jab but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn shoots in looking for a takedown but War manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Severn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Severn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
War connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
War throws a body shot but no joy.
War fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Severn.
Severn cracks War with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
War lands the left hand.
Severn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
War scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
War connects with a jab.
War throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Severn blocks a leg kick.
Severn throws a lazy uppercut
and War counters with an outside leg kick.
Severn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
War wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severn misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
War misses with a looping left.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severn was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
Severn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from War.
Severn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
War throws a low kick but it's checked well by Severn.
Severn throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
War lands with a straight right. Severn didn't see that one coming.#T2#
War throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Severn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
War tries to clinch there but Severn circles away.
War tries to clinch up.
Severn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract War.
Severn blocks a jab.
War takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
War looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severn checks a leg kick.
Severn tried to counter with a leg kick but War avoided it.
A big right from Severn misses.
Severn cracks War with a good jab.
Severn gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
War has closed the distance and engaged Severn in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Severn.
War misses with some punches. #T3#
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from War in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
War misses with some punches.
War prevents a body shot from Severn.
War takes a shot to the head.
War creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severn tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
War is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holy War is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
War gets through Severn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
War misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Severn.
War working Severn over with knees to the body.
Severn throws a punch but it's blocked by War. #T4#
War scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Severn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
War lands a body punch.
War lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from War.
Severn working aggressively here.
Severn tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Severn.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Severn.
War throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Severn blocks it with crossed arms.
Severn tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Severn back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy War comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well War has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 499
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Flores avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flores with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flores has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
Flores swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
War misses with a hook
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
Flores has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from War.#KD#
Flores cracks War with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Flores has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning War to stand back up!#ROC#
War is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores scores with a leg kick.
War throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from War misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by War.
Flores throws a jab when War was well out of range.
War finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
War throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by War.
Flores swings for the body but War moves out of range. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
War tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
War with a body punch. A glancing blow.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
War lands a jab.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from War.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
War scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flores in his tracks.
Flores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
War looks to throw the jab but Flores is out of range.
War looks to throw the jab but Flores is out of range.
Flores staying out of range there.
War slips under a jab.#T2#
War is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flores.
Flores appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flores's jab looks to have found its range, popping War under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Nice cross by War.
Flores bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flores scores with the left hand. War knows he should have avoided that one.
War chopping away at his opponent's legs.
War takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flores pushes War away with a front kick.
War throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
Flores keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
War throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by War.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.#KD#
Flores lands a big right hand that sends War crashing to the mat! Flores stays standing though and waves War back to his feet!
War is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Holy War's cut even more.
Are you kidding me?! Flores ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent War clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 496
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but War checks it
and War counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lunges at War with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by War's hand.
Fitzsimmons cracks War with a right hand to the side of the head.
War throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
War jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
War moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from War misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
War misses with a body shot.
War finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow War down with leg kicks. #T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at War's ribcage but misses.
War blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
War throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and War counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and War counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but War breaks away
and War counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
War dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. War does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised War's leg. War is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
War swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
War misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and War counters with a slapping leg kick.
War throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at War.
War does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by War.
Fitzsimmons cracks War with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
War scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but War slips the punch.
War misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons pushes War up against the cage in a clinch.
War scores with a nice hook to the head.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the head but War blocks with his arms. #T4#
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but War blocks it.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
War tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
War lands a body punch.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
War lands with a left to the head.
War lands an uppercut.
War throws a head punch that misses.
War scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Holy War will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. War takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. War manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
War throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at War's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice head kick!
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from War.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by War. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath War's ribcage. War let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holy War has scored more points in the clinch so far.
War throws an elbow but it misses.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from War.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
War lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
War misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
War tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons is working War over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
War working aggressively here.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.#T3#
War avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
War can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
War lands an uppercut.
A short left from War.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War misses with the head strike.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
War takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow. #T4#
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
War is leaning against Fitzsimmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons gets through War's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
A short right from War on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
War misses with some punches.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike.
War misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with War, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
War misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
War working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
War misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from War. #T1#
War scores with a nice hook to the head.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
War using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
War tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from War.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of War backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
War can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
War missing with knees to the body. #T2#
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from War.
War pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from War.
War is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from War.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
War lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
War throws a head punch that misses.
War tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
War avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
Holy War is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
War putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from War.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
War throws an elbow but it misses.
War blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
War misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of War backwards.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards War's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy War showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for War, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy War!
After the fight, Holy War was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Chick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chick misses with a punch to the body.
Chick tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Chick back against the cage.
A short uppercut from War.
War can't find room to land a body shot as Chick controls the action.
War misses with some punches.
Chick blocks an uppercut.
Chick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chick scores with a shot to the side of War's head.
War scores with a shot to the side of Chick's head.
Chick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chick prevents a body shot from War.
War misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Chick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chick throws a jab when War was well out of range.
As Chick looks to move away, War throws a big counter combo but Chick just gets out of the way.
War checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from War misses its target.
War throws a low kick but Chick avoids it.
Chick looks to score with a jab to the body but War is just out of range.
War moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as War is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Chick checks the leg kick.
War moves forwards but Chick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from War.
War attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chick tries to clinch but War moves out of range.
War is looking to counter with head kicks.
War on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chick. Chick obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from War is predictable there
and Chick counters with a head kick.
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Chick is just out of range.
And Chick responds with a good body kick, but War manages to step out the way in time.
Chick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
War tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chick misses with a head kick.
As Chick backs away, War returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chick.
War fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
War avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL2#
Chick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chick lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War tries to throw a body punch but Chick avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chick blocking some punches.
Chick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chick blocking some punches.
War throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chicks head.
Chick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
War cracks Chick with a nice body shot.
Chick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chick has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chick tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Chick back against the cage.
War lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chick backwards.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chick backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
War lands a right hand.
Chick has a couple of punches blocked by War. #T3#
Chick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chick blocks a body shot from War.
Chick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of War backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chick.
Chick blocks a body shot from War.
A quick uppercut on the inside from War.
Chick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chick misses with a punch to the body.
Chick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War works on Chick's body with a couple of short punches.
Chick looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from War.
War lands a right hand.
War throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chicks head.
War throws a big uppercut that drops Chick! More strikes from War and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chick lies dazed against the cage as War celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy War!
Holy War decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 480
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
War misses the body punch
letting Karimov counter with a right hand.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. War doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by War misses
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by War.
War listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
War's corner calls for a 1-2. War obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses
and War cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but War is just out of range.
Karimov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
War throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles War's knee momentarily.
Nice cross by Karimov.#T1#
Karimov misses the shot to the body.
War slips under a jab from Karimov.
Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
War ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
War moves in looking to clinch but Karimov pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Karimov.
War throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Karimov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as War throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Karimov misses its intended target.
Karimov throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
War clinches with his opponent.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action. #T2#
Nice body punch from Karimov - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Karimov manages to break the clinch.
War motions for Karimov to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
War throws a lazy uppercut
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand.
Karimov scores with a jab to the head.
Karimov misses with a lunging right hand
and War counters with a nice uppercut.
Karimov scores with a punch to the head.
Karimov jabs War to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.#CL#
War rushes Karimov and presses him up against the cage.
Karimov is working War over against the cage.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
Karimov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it.
War takes a shot to the body in his stride.
War defending well as Karimov loads up on a big left hand.
War swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karimov misses with a leg kick
and War counters with a lovely straight right hand!
War takes a body punch but keeps moving.
War misses with an uppercut
and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut.
War throws a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Donk. Karimov catches War right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karimov.
A little feinted left hand from War on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Karimov.
Karimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. War looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
War blocks the body kick.
Karimov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
War jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and War counters with a series of strikes. Karimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by War there.
Karimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Karimov misses.
War cracks the inside of Karimov's front leg.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but War moved out of range nicely.
Karimov with a hook.
Karimov takes one to the side of the head.
Karimov punishes War's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
War uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karimov.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
War takes a shot to the body in his stride.
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Karimov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karimov misses.
Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karimov throws a hook but War avoids it easily.
War is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
War misses with an attempted mid kick.
War lands with a good body shot.
War misses the jab.
Karimov scores with a nice right hand.
Karimov blocks the body kick.
Karimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from War.
Karimov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from War finds it's way round the side to connect with Karimov's head.
War doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dasha Karimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karimov throws a body kick that misses.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from War.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Karimov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.
War explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
War lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karimov.
War slips under a jab from Karimov.
That kick from War tenderised Karimov's leg. Karimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
War tries to clinch but Karimov is having none of it.
Karimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like War wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
War has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karimov lands with a nice body punch.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
War fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
War misses with an attempted mid kick.
War throws a jab but it's blocked by Karimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karimov scores with a body shot.
Karimov throws a lazy right hand but War sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
War is looking to counter punch.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
Karimov punishes War's body with a nice straight punch.
Karimov misses with a straight left.
Karimov jabs at War's body.
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karimov is able to avoid easily.
Karimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karimov misses with a looping right.
As Karimov tries to get set, War tries to push him back and clinch up but Karimov manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Karimov connects with a body shot.
War moves in looking to clinch but Karimov pushes him off.
It seemed like Karimov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
War has Karimov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of War backwards.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karimov tries a body shot but War blocks it.
Karimov working War over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. War lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov tries a body shot but War blocks it. #T4#
War avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimov.
Dasha Karimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. War lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
War prevents a body shot from Karimov.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Karimov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Karimov.
Karimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping War under the eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karimov!
Karimov misses with a body punch
and War connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
War throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
War looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
Karimov swings for the body but War moves out of range.
Karimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karimov ducks under a wild hook from War.
War attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Karimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karimov thumps War with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
War staying out of range there.
War throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karimov counters with an inside leg kick.
Karimov checks a leg kick. #T1#
War tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Karimov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karimov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karimov lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karimov scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov swings for the body but War moves out of range.
War moves forwards but Karimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karimov lands a nice hook to War's body. War takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karimov is out of range and War settles back down.
Karimov lands with an uppercut that bounces War off the cage and back into range.
Karimov connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
War tries a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Karimov cracks War with a good jab.
Holy War has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov tests War's chin there with a solid looking shot.
War doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
War throws a head kick that misses
and Karimov counters with a low kick, right behind War 's knee.
War tries to clinch
and Karimov counters with a left to the body.
Karimov lands with a straight right. War didn't see that one coming.
War on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
War ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
War tries to counter by clinching up but Karimov breaks away and moves out of range.
Karimov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karimov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
War lands with a straight right. Karimov didn't see that one coming.
Karimov blocks a jab.
War misses with a looping left.#T3#
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karimov jabs War to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Karimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
War scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karimov doesn't seem bothered though.
Karimov moves away from the strike by War.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from War.
A jab from Karimov finds it's way through War's defenses.
Karimov moves out of range of the leg kick from War.
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but War manages to avoid it.
War is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karimov.
War has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Karimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karimov scores with a nice strike.#T4#
War throws out a loose jab but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
War misses with a hook
and Karimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps War thinking.
Karimov misses with an uppercut.
War ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
War on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karimov slips under a jab from War.
Karimov thuds a left hand into War's body.
Nice shot by Karimov.
A slapping leg kick lands for War.
A slow jab from War misses its intended target.
Karimov feints a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karimov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dasha Karimov made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Pereira throws a leg kick
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
War has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from War.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donk. Pereira catches War right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Pereira tenderised War's leg. War is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
War lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pereira will feel that in the morning.
War paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
War ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
War throws a push kick but Pereira slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War misses with a takedown attempt - Pereira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
War takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pereira moves into range and connects with a jab.
War buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. War darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
War is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Pereira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Pereira blocks the leg kick.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but War steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira swings for the body but War moves out of range.
War paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
War moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Pereira throws a low kick but War avoids it.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses
and War cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira lands a front kick.
War throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
War is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but War is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now War is on top in guard. #REVR#
War trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
War sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but War is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pereira is trying to control the position but War postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
War is looking to stand up but Pereira won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Pereira throws a leg kick which misses War's front leg but catches the back leg as War tries to avoid it.
Pereira thows a leg kick but War checks it
and War counters with a nice body kick.
War cracks the inside of Pereira's front leg.
War fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pereira checks it well.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
War motions for Pereira to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
War is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
War scores with a jab.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends War's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holy War is winning the standup battle so far.
War scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for War.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War stuffs the takedown attempt from Pereira. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
War works the jab nicely.
Pereira with a nice cross.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and War finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pereira moves out of range of the leg kick from War.
War misses with a hook #TD2#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira postures up in War's guard and throws a big left but War blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. War swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
War is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but War has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a low kick but War avoids it.
Pereira throws a sloppy body shot
and War counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira is looking to slow War down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.#T3#
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Pereira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
War connects with a single shot there.
War shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pereira keeps War at a distance using the push kick.
War throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by War.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
War scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Pereira slips a straight right by War.#T4#
War tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira slips under a jab.
War scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
War tries to land a leg kick but Pereira saw it coming and moves away.
Pereira with the counter takedown but War avoids it easily.
Pereira defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War moves out of range of the body kick.
War jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
War connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira tries to work over War's front leg with a kick but War checks it.
War fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from War.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but War is out of range.
It looked like War was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira.
Pereira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
War changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War throws a good cross that connects. #T1##KD#
War lands a big uppercut and Pereira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pereira looks OK. War waves Pereira back to his feet!#ROC#
Pereira is rocked!
War connects with a nice cross there... Pereira is looking wobbly and War recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pereira to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - War jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holy War!
Holy War opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: MFN 335: Delirious
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
War attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kai.
Nice body kick from Kai.
War takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
War slips under a jab.
War looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
War swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
War 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow War down.
War takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Kai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kai blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War looking to slow down the pace here.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kai lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
A right hand to the body from War.
War throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
War tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai is able to avoid easily.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
War moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
A looping hook to the body misses from War. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
War takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and War releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
War uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
War feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
War shapes to counter with a head kick.
War with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
War swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kai throws a body punch but War moves out of range.
War let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai checks the leg kick.
War keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
War connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
Kai throws a hook to the side of War's head but War sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kai throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
War tries to move into range but Kai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
War displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
War avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Kai lets loose with a powerful body kick. War will feel that in the morning.
War tries a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai tried to counter with a leg kick but War avoided it.
War is looking to score with low kicks.
Kai misses with a shot to the body
and War counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by War.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai slips a jab from War.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
War tries a quick counter leg kick but Kai is wise to it.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling War to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Kai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai moves away from the strike by War.
A nice inside leg kick there by War. That's going to slow Kai down.
A low kick from Kai is predictable there
and War counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from War.
War lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
War is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
War misses with a low kick.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
War blocks the body kick.
War keeps Kai at a distance using the push kick.
Kai is breathing heavily.
War just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai needs to keep his hands up - War had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice body punch from War.
A shot to the liver by War. Beautiful body shot.
Kai scores with a jab. War acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Kai moves out of range as War strikes.
War scores with a leg kick.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai misses with a body kick.
War looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kai takes the fight into the clinch.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from War. #T1#
Kai takes a shot to the head.
War misses with some punches.
War misses with a body punch.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai stalling in the clinch but War improves position.
War lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War misses with some punches.
War can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of War's head.
War prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
War lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by War.
Kai throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai pushes War back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but War has him pressed against the cage.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
Kai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as War controls his hands.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai misses with the head strike.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War throws a head punch that misses.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Kai. #T3#
War misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
War tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as War controls his hands.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
War prevents Kai from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
War scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
War throws a body kick that misses.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and War counters by moving into the clinch.
Kai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but War is keeping busy.#T4#
Kai blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kai throws an elbow but misses.
War lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
A short right from War.
Kai working hard to break the clinch.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Holy War seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
War prevents a body shot from Kai.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by War.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
War throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
War misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Kai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
War lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Kai
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War misses with a left hand
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
War throws a lazy uppercut
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
War takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
War throws a front kick that sends Kai stumbling back into the cage.
War throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
War cracks Kai with an open hand slap.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and War counters with a nice leg kick.
Kai connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for War.
Kai bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! War comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kai falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kai was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy War!
A very excited looking Holy War made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFN 332: Same Day Fun
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
The Dancing Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but War manages to avoid it.
War connects with a solid leg kick.
War throws a sloppy body shot
and War takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by War.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook.
War throws a shot from downtown. The Dancing Buddha moves away and avoids it.
War loads up on a big right hand but The Dancing Buddha slips the punch.
Nice body punch from The Dancing Buddha.
War lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Dancing Buddha's sensitive parts.
The Dancing Buddha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
War bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Dancing Buddha's head backwards.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a lunging right hand
and War counters with a nice body kick.
War looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
War scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
War throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from War seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
War trying to control the position but The Dancing Buddha is working away.
War misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
War is putting a hurting on The Dancing Buddha here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Dancing Buddha regains half guard, as War was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with War in particular looking to stall.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control the action here but instead War manages to pass to full mount!
War looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
War wants to control the pace but The Dancing Buddha is squirming around nicely.
The Dancing Buddha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control but War is keeping busy.
War sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Dancing Buddha defending well though.
War wants to stand up but The Dancing Buddha is controlling the position.
War prevents The Dancing Buddha from improving his position.
War wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Dancing Buddha keeps working. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
War is looking to stall here but The Dancing Buddha recovers full guard.
War throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Dancing Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
War postures up in The Dancing Buddha's guard and throws a big left but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
The Dancing Buddha wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
War throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
War stopping the sweep attempt from The Dancing Buddha.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Dancing Buddha, right into the meat.
War misses with an uppercut. The Dancing Buddha saw that one coming.
A cross from War lands.
War motions for The Dancing Buddha to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Dancing Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by War.
It looked like The Dancing Buddha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from War.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a straight left.
A jab from War misses.
Good shot there by War.
War tries to clinch up but The Dancing Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
The Dancing Buddha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract War.
The Dancing Buddha looks to land a right hand but War moved out of range.
War throws a sloppy head kick and The Dancing Buddha moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from War misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Dancing Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by War.
War throws out a loose jab but The Dancing Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Dancing Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from War.
The Dancing Buddha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Dancing Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by War.
War is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Dancing Buddha needs to keep his hands up - War had a free shot at his head there.
The Dancing Buddha misses with the body kick
and War counters with a nice uppercut.
War punishes The Dancing Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.
War throws a lazy head kick
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Dancing Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from War.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from The Dancing Buddha misses its intended target.
The Dancing Buddha misses with an uppercut
and War counters with a leg kick.
War has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
War throws a hook to the side of The Dancing Buddha's head but The Dancing Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dancing Buddha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Dancing Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and War counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Dancing Buddha thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dancing Buddha jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
War works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
War looks to throw a body kick
enabling The Dancing Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
War throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of The Dancing Buddha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
War instigates a clinch.
War tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Dancing Buddha's elbow.
The Dancing Buddha works on War's body with a couple of short punches.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Dancing Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War digs a right hand underneath The Dancing Buddha's ribcage. The Dancing Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War prevents a body shot from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a body punch.
War lands a nice shot to the body.
War blocks an uppercut.
War misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from War.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
War tries a body shot but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from War.
War can't find room to land a body shot as The Dancing Buddha controls the action.
The Dancing Buddha working aggressively here.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from War.
War prevents a body shot from The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha blocks a body shot from War.
A left hand lands to the body for War.
The Dancing Buddha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wars head.
A short uppercut from War.
War makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
War blocking some punches.
The Dancing Buddha tries a body shot but War blocks it.
War lands with a left to the head.
War throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
War lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Dancing Buddha backwards.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from War.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Dancing Buddha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but War has him pressed against the cage.
The Dancing Buddha misses with the head strike.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
The Dancing Buddha can't break the clinch.
The Dancing Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from War.
The Dancing Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War gets through The Dancing Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Dancing Buddha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War tries to work over The Dancing Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
War throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Dancing Buddhas head.
Holy War seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Dancing Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
The Dancing Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
War looking for a takedown.
War lands a body punch.
War lands a left hand.
The Dancing Buddha leaning against his opponent.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a body punch.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Dancing Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Dancing Buddha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
War throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Dancing Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
War tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
War smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Dancing Buddha.#KD2#
War lands a big head kick that sends The Dancing Buddha tumbling to the mat! War takes a step backwards and waves The Dancing Buddha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
The Dancing Buddha is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War weaves into range and cracks The Dancing Buddha right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! The Dancing Buddha goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! War is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy War!
An out of breath Holy War thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFN 320: Resilient
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
War misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kamenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
War thuds his shin into the meat of Kamenov's side.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Kamenov.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and War settles back down.
War walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a right hand but War moved out of range.
War throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from War.
War digs a good hook to Kamenov's body.
War throws a body shot but no joy.
War throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from War - the referee stops the clock and Kamenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says War. Kamenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
It looked like Kamenov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
War lands with a good body shot.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from War.
Kamenov thinks about countering with a body kick.
War misses with an uppercut. Kamenov saw that one coming.
War throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
War shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
War drives through with a takedown into Kamenov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Kamenov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes War off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
Kamenov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
War throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Kamenov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
War walks into a straight right hand from Kamenov.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Kamenov coming out on top.
Kamenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
War throws a quick inside leg kick.
War jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamenov avoids the head kick by War.
Kamenov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamenov misses the jab.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War misses with a wild body shot.
War jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenov misses the target.
War connects with a body shot that sends Kamenov's belly button to the back.
War misses with a leg kick
and Kamenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamenov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kamenov throws a leg kick
and War counters with a three punch combo that has Kamenov backing up. Kamenov nods at War to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamenov throws a head kick but War moves out of range. #T3#
Kamenov throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
War walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenov.
War throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.
War swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent War stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
War bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenov's head backwards.
Kamenov missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by War.
Kamenov throws a push kick but War slaps the foot to one side.
Kamenov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Donk. Kamenov catches War right on the button with a cross.
Kamenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
War walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
War throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamenov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
War is rocked!
Kamenov knocks out War with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kamenov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kamenov picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Kamenov!
A relieved looking Aleksandar Kamenov 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: MFN 318: Falling Like Dominoes
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
War throws a front kick that sends Kuzmejniev stumbling back into the cage.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by War.
War throws a wild body kick that Kuzmejniev sees coming a mile off.
War jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
War throws an off balance right hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzmejniev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by War - just one landing.
Kuzmejniev misses with the body kick
and War makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuzmejniev throws a left and a right that both miss
and War counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War throws a chopping leg kick but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmejniev.
War lands a jab to the head.
Kuzmejniev avoids the body shot from War.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Kuzmejniev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good shot there by War.#ROC#
Kuzmejniev is rocked!#T1#
Kuzmejniev is holding his hands too far apart here. War throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kuzmejniev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy War!
In his post fight interview, Holy War started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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