Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1#
Katsidis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Katsidis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsidis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Katsidis on the inside.
A short right from Katsidis.
Katsidis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katsidis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katsidis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Walsh! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Katsidis is unloading with more strikes now! Walsh drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilleo Katsidis!
Our winner, Achilleo Katsidis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Carroll throws a good cross that connects.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Carroll clinches up with Katsidis and pushes him back against the cage.
Carroll misses with some punches.
Carroll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsidis has a couple of punches blocked by Carroll.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carroll.
Katsidis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Katsidis.
Carroll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carroll throws an elbow but misses.
Carroll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katsidis's elbow.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Carroll.
Carroll prevents a body shot from Katsidis.
Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carroll.
Katsidis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with some punches.
Carroll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsidis misses with a body punch.
Katsidis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Katsidis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Katsidis as the two fighters clinch.
Katsidis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsidis lands with a light punch inside.
Katsidis lands a left hand.
Carroll throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsidis.
Carroll blocking some punches.
Carroll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
Carroll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carroll pushes Katsidis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsidis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis tries to work over Carroll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsidis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carroll working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Katsidis misses with the head strike.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carroll backwards.
A short body shot lands from Katsidis as the two fighters clinch.
Carroll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Katsidis lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsidis blocks an uppercut.
Carroll struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsidis controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Carroll.
Katsidis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsidis misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsidis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carroll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsidis scores with a shot to the side of Carroll's head.
Carroll stalling in the clinch.
Carroll tries to work over Katsidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carroll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carroll trying to control the position but instead, Katsidis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carroll into the cage.
Carroll misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Carroll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katsidis can't find room to land a body shot as Carroll controls the action.
Carroll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carroll is trying to maintain a safe position but Katsidis gets an underhook and turns Carroll into the cage.
Carroll has a couple of punches blocked by Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a head punch that misses.
Carroll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carroll tries a body shot but Katsidis blocks it.
Katsidis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carroll is defending well for now.
Katsidis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsidis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carroll's elbow.
Katsidis lands a shoulder strike.
Katsidis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Katsidis fails to land.
Carroll tries to throw a body punch but Katsidis avoids it by throwing Carroll back against the cage.
Katsidis misses with the head strike. #T4#
Carroll missing with knees to the body.
Katsidis blocks an uppercut.
Katsidis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carroll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsidis or not.
Carroll lands a good knee to the midsection. Katsidis won't want to take too many of those.
Katsidis prevents a body shot from Carroll.
Carroll blocking some punches.
Katsidis scores with a shot to the side of Carroll's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsidis working aggressively here.
Carroll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carroll lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsidis backwards.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis misses with some punches.
Carroll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carroll.
Katsidis lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Carroll.
Carroll blocks a body shot from Katsidis.
Carroll can't find room to land a body shot as Katsidis controls the action.
Carroll missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis 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#
Katsidis lands a slapping body shot.
Katsidis tries to clinch up.
Katsidis lands the left hand.
Carroll misses with a hook to the body
and Katsidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katsidis slips a jab from Carroll.
Carroll avoids the head kick by Katsidis.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carroll sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Carroll has managed to clinch.
Achilleo Katsidis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carroll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsidis misses with some punches.
Katsidis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carroll.
Katsidis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsidis lands with a left to the head.
Katsidis misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsidis scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsidis misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Katsidis. #T1#
Katsidis misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Katsidis on the inside.
Carroll misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carroll.
Katsidis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsidis has a couple of punches blocked by Carroll.
Katsidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carroll blocks an uppercut.
Katsidis misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carroll.
Katsidis tries a body shot but Carroll blocks it.
Carroll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carroll cracks Katsidis with a nice body shot.
Carroll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katsidis lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carroll.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Katsidis.
Katsidis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katsidis misses with a punch on the inside.
Carroll scores with a hook to the body.
Katsidis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carroll throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis can't find room to land a body shot as Carroll controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Carroll.
Carroll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katsidis avoids it.
Katsidis misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsidis avoiding damage as Carroll throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Katsidis.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
Katsidis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carroll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsidis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carroll's elbow.
Katsidis trying to land knees to the body.
Carroll blocking some punches.
Carroll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katsidis or not. #T3##BC#
Carroll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katsidis misses with a hook.#CL#
Carroll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carroll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Katsidis.
Katsidis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Katsidis struggles to land a body shot inside as Carroll controls his hands.
Katsidis lands a right hand.
Carroll looking to stall. #BC#
Carroll manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Carroll misses.
Katsidis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carroll.
Carroll darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Katsidis is rocked!
Carroll lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Carroll!
Andy Carroll bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension 0107
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Malaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Katsidis counters with a nice body kick.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Katsidis sees coming a mile off.
Katsidis lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Malaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsidis.
Malaya cracks the inside of Katsidis's front leg.
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katsidis blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsidis avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Katsidis moves away and avoids it.
Katsidis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsidis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Malaya.
Katsidis scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Malaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Malaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katsidis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katsidis ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Jab, jab by Katsidis - just one landing.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Katsidis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Katsidis scores with a head kick.
A jab from Katsidis misses.
A swing and a miss from Malaya.
It looked like Katsidis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Katsidis checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya misses the jab.
Katsidis moves out of range as Malaya throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Katsidis.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Malaya misses
and Katsidis counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsidis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Katsidis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.
Katsidis throws the left hand but Malaya avoids the punch easily.
Katsidis tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katsidis tried to score with a low kick but Malaya checks it.#T2#
Katsidis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Katsidis. That snapped Malaya's head back.
A low kick from Malaya misses
and Katsidis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Katsidis slips the punch.
Katsidis connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsidis catches Malaya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katsidis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Katsidis connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Katsidis blocks the leg kick.
Katsidis avoids the head kick by Malaya.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsidis moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsidis, right into the meat.
Malaya lands with a nice body punch.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katsidis.
Malaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Katsidis is out of range and Malaya settles back down.
Katsidis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malaya.
Malaya looks to throw a body kick
and Katsidis counters with a thumping low kick.
Katsidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Katsidis moves his leg out of the way.
Katsidis looks to land a body kick but Malaya moved away.
Katsidis throws a front kick aimed at Malaya's knee but Malaya avoids it well.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya tries to land a front kick but Katsidis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Katsidis blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Good standup being displayed there by Malaya as he connects with a hook.
Malaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katsidis.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Katsidis's head but Katsidis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katsidis feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsidis is looking to counter the offense by Malaya and move into the clinch.
Katsidis blocks the body kick.
As Malaya tries to get set, Katsidis tries to push him back and clinch up but Malaya manages to avoid the attempt.
Katsidis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katsidis tries to counter by clinching up but Malaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Katsidis sees coming a mile off.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Katsidis misses.
Malaya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malaya takes a step back to recover.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsidis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaya's sensitive parts.
Katsidis staying out of range there.
Malaya misses with a leg kick.
Katsidis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malaya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Katsidis does it's job there.
Katsidis lands a nice shot that snaps Malaya's head back.
Jab, jab by Katsidis - just one landing.
Malaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Katsidis's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Katsidis.
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Katsidis moved out of range.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Katsidis misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis 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#
Katsidis scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Katsidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Malaya. #CL#
Malaya gets tackled into the cage by Katsidis. Katsidis maintains the clinch.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsidis.
Malaya lands a head kick. Katsidis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Katsidis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Katsidis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsidis.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Katsidis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsidis ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Katsidis sizes up Malaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Achilleo Katsidis is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Crunch! Katsidis slams his shin into Malaya's torso.
Katsidis misses with a wild body shot.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsidis checks a low kick from Malaya.
Katsidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Katsidis scores with a decent looking hook.
Malaya slips a jab from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a leg kick which misses Malaya's front leg but catches the back leg as Malaya tries to avoid it.
Katsidis punishes Malaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Malaya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katsidis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Katsidis checks a leg kick.
Malaya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis checks a leg kick.
Katsidis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malaya looks to land a combination but Katsidis avoids it well.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsidis counters with a big head kick but Malaya shrugs it off. #T2#
Katsidis digs a good hook to Malaya's body.
Malaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsidis.
Malaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya stuffs the takedown.
Katsidis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Malaya connects with a right hand. Katsidis shakes it off.
Malaya throws a head kick but Katsidis moves out of range.
Katsidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsidis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Katsidis.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malaya thumps Katsidis with a low kick.
Malaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malaya throws a head kick but Katsidis moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Malaya. #T3#
Katsidis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katsidis moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya throws a low kick but Katsidis avoids it.
Katsidis cracks Malaya with a good jab.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Katsidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Katsidis drives through and clinches with Malaya against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Katsidis scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsidis pushes Malaya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaya can do to turn this around?
Katsidis lands with a right to the head.
Katsidis pushes Malaya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Katsidis prevents a body shot from Malaya.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
Katsidis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsidis cracks Malaya with a nice body shot.
Malaya is breathing heavily.
Malaya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsidis lands a left hand.
Katsidis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaya or not.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsidis controls his hands.
Katsidis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaya or not.
Katsidis gets through Malaya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsidis lands a hook that snaps the head of Malaya backwards.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Katsidis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Katsidis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsidis scores with a sloppy right hand. Malaya should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Katsidis lands a jab to Malaya's midsection.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
It looked like Katsidis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malaya.
Malaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katsidis misses with a body shot.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katsidis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Katsidis takes a swing at Malaya's ribcage but misses.
Malaya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Katsidis tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Malaya is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Katsidis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Katsidis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Katsidis connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katsidis connects with a right hand. Malaya shakes it off.
Malaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsidis finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsidis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya seems to have recovered his senses.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Katsidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsidis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malaya lands a leg kick that knocks Katsidis off balance momentarily.#T1#
Malaya scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Katsidis drives through and clinches with Malaya against the cage.
Malaya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katsidis backwards.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Katsidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis blocking some punches.
Katsidis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malaya prevents a body shot from Katsidis.
Malaya is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsidis has double underhooks.
Katsidis cracks Malaya with a nice body shot.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malaya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malaya tries a body shot but Katsidis blocks it. #BC2#
Malaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsidis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katsidis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katsidis lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Katsidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malaya moves out of range as Katsidis throws a body kick. #T2#
Malaya throws a push kick but Katsidis slaps the foot to one side.
Malaya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Katsidis tries to counter by clinching up but Malaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Katsidis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Malaya does no damage.
Katsidis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Katsidis's head.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut. Malaya saw that one coming.
Katsidis connects with a looping right hand.
Malaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Malaya misses.
Malaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsidis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katsidis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malaya manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Katsidis.
Katsidis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsidis.
Malaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Achilleo Katsidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Katsidis slips the punch.
Katsidis half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Katsidis.#TD#
Katsidis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Malaya!
Malaya bucks up and tries to throw Katsidis off but instead Katsidis has got his back!
Malaya is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Malaya is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Katsidis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Katsidis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Achilleo Katsidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsidis 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Am misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katsidis slips a jab from Am.
A little jabbing left from Katsidis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Katsidis throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Achilleo Katsidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am looks for the body kick but Katsidis saw that one coming.
Am has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Katsidis scores with a jab.
Katsidis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katsidis wants to clinch up but Am keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Am has knocked Katsidis down with a huge combo! Am steps away and waves a wobbly Katsidis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Achilleo Katsidis has been cut.
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!
Katsidis thumps Am with a low kick.
Am misses with a double jab.
Katsidis throws out a counter right but Am avoids it with no problem.
Katsidis misses with a few strikes there.
Katsidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsidis scores with a shot to the body.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut
and Am counters with a left right combination that sends Katsidis crashing to the mat - Am wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Katsidis out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
I Am very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Katsidis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jesus has time to react.
Jesus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Jesus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Katsidis!
Jesus takes a little break here. Katsidis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Katsidis is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsidis parries the strikes from Jesus easily there. Jesus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Katsidis to escape.
Jesus trying to control the position but Katsidis is working away.
Jesus remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jesus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Katsidis tries to buck Jesus off but Jesus is having none of it.
Jesus trying to control the position but Katsidis is working away.
Jesus slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jesus tries for a kimura but Katsidis is defending well.
Katsidis tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jesus is looking to take a break and control but Katsidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katsidis wants to control but Jesus postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Katsidis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jesus. #CL2#
Jesus drives through and clinches with Katsidis against the cage.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Katsidis avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
Jesus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Katsidis scores with a shoulder strike.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Katsidis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Katsidis avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katsidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus misses with an elbow strike.
Jesus lands a body shot.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Katsidis.
Katsidis tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Katsidis.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus slows down the pace here.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsidis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Katsidis misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Katsidis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jesus as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus blocking some punches.
Katsidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsidis controls his hands.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
Katsidis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis can't find room to land a body shot as Jesus controls the action.
Jesus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsidis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsidis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Katsidis misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsidis prevents a body shot from Jesus.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but No For Gay Jesus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jesus blocks a jab.
Katsidis moves out of range of the body kick from Jesus.
Katsidis misses with a low kick.
Katsidis misses the shot to the body.
Katsidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Jesus slips under a jab from Katsidis.
Katsidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jesus.
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Katsidis to counter with a crisp jab.
Katsidis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jesus is just out of range.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsidis lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Jesus misses with a kick to the body.
Katsidis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jesus just manages to avoid it.
Katsidis scoring well with a low kick there.
Katsidis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jesus's calf.#T1#
Jesus throws a good cross that connects.
No For Gay Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jesus misses with an attempted mid kick.
No For Gay Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus lands a nice looking body kick.
Jesus throws an off balance right hand
and Jesus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Katsidis misses with a wild body shot.
Jesus throws a poor cross that misses
and Katsidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
Jesus misses with a kick to the body.
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jesus thumps Katsidis with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jesus. #T2#
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!
Jesus slips under a jab from Katsidis.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Katsidis throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katsidis. That's going to slow Jesus down.
Katsidis scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsidis, right into the meat.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Katsidis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Katsidis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jesus lands with a nice body punch.
Katsidis staying out of range there.
Katsidis scores with a hook.
Katsidis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jesus.
Katsidis needs to keep his hands up - Jesus had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Jesus connects with a looping right hand.
No For Gay Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsidis moves in looking to clinch but Jesus pushes him off.
Katsidis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jesus.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsidis.
Katsidis scores with a jab.#CL#
Katsidis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus trying to stall but Katsidis improves his position.
Katsidis can't find room to land a body shot as Jesus controls the action.
Katsidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis lands with a light punch inside.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsidis misses with some punches.
Katsidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Katsidis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katsidis working aggressively here.
Jesus tries to work over Katsidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsidis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus lands an uppercut.
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katsidis backwards. #ROC2#
Katsidis is rocked!
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Oh Katsidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katsidis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsidis takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Katsidis manages to break the clinch.
Katsidis moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Jesus tries a low kick but Katsidis avoids it.
Jesus drops Katsidis with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jesus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). No For Gay Jesus!
No For Gay Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Katsidis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duggan will feel that in the morning.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Katsidis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsidis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duggan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsidis keeps trying to improve his position.
Katsidis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsidis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Duggan wants to control but Katsidis is keeping busy. #T1#
Katsidis controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Katsidis chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Katsidis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duggan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duggan lands a right hook to the body.
Katsidis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katsidis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duggan is out of range and Katsidis settles back down.
It looked like Duggan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katsidis.
Duggan digs a good body shot into Katsidis's ribs.
Duggan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Duggan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Katsidis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Duggan tries a body shot but Katsidis blocks it.
Katsidis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Katsidis.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Katsidis avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Duggan.
Katsidis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsidis prevents a body shot from Duggan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Katsidis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan lands a shot to the body.
Katsidis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsidis throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Katsidis. #BC2#
Katsidis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katsidis throws out the jab.
Katsidis has his takedown stuffed
and Duggan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Katsidis misses with a straight right.
Katsidis cracks the inside of Duggan's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Katsidis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duggan in his tracks.
Duggan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Katsidis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duggan finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsidis's head.
A leg kick checked by Katsidis.
Duggan is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duggan.
Katsidis misses the jab.
Katsidis defending well as Duggan loads up on a big left hand.
Katsidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsidis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Achilleo Katsidis 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#
Katsidis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Katsidis scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Duggan misses.
Duggan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Katsidis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duggan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsidis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Duggan.
Katsidis tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katsidis feints and then cracks Duggan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duggan down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsidis lands a front kick.
Duggan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
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!#CL2#
Katsidis closes the distance and clinches.
Katsidis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head. #T1#
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Katsidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Katsidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis misses with some punches. #BC#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Katsidis closes the distance and clinches.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Katsidis lands a body punch. #BC2#
Katsidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Katsidis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duggan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katsidis scrambles back to his feet.
Duggan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Katsidis misses with a straight left.
Katsidis shoots for a takedown but Duggan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Katsidis ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan slips a jab from Katsidis.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Katsidis ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis throws a chopping leg kick but Duggan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duggan jabs Katsidis right on the nose. Katsidis blinks but takes it well.
Katsidis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duggan was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsidis.
Duggan moves in looking to clinch but Katsidis pushes him off.
Katsidis scores with a hook.
Achilleo Katsidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan thows a body kick. Katsidis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Katsidis throws an off balance right hand
and Duggan counters with a nice body kick.
Katsidis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duggan finds it's way round the side to connect with Katsidis's head.
Katsidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Katsidis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Duggan.
Duggan throws a series of punches but Katsidis avoids them all with ease.
Katsidis throws out a counter right but Duggan avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Katsidis as he checks the leg kick.
Dean Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsidis throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Katsidis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Katsidis throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katsidis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsidis.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Katsidis swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katsidis.
Katsidis catches Duggan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Duggan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsidis missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Katsidis is predictable there
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan defending well as Katsidis loads up on a big left hand.
Katsidis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katsidis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan misses with a right hand
and Katsidis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duggan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws out a loose jab but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Achilleo Katsidis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Duggan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Katsidis cracks a nice hook into Duggan's ribs.
Katsidis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duggan defends well and Katsidis ends up having to push Duggan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab lands there for Katsidis.
Katsidis wants to clinch up but Duggan keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Duggan is predictable there
and Katsidis counters with a good low kick that Duggan was not able to check.
Duggan moves away from the strike by Katsidis.
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Katsidis looks for a takedown but Duggan sprawls well.
Duggan throws a quick counter head kick but Katsidis was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan misses with an uppercut.
Katsidis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duggan will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsidis.
Duggan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Duggan scores with a punch to the head.
Katsidis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Katsidis checks it.
A jab from Duggan does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Katsidis.
Duggan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Katsidis avoids a kick to the body.
Katsidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duggan tried to counter with a leg kick but Katsidis avoided it.
Duggan misses with a straight left.
Katsidis throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily.
Duggan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Katsidis tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsidis throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duggan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Katsidis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katsidis misses with a body shot.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Katsidis.
A low kick from Katsidis is predictable there
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Katsidis scores with a leg kick.
Duggan misses with a right hand
enabling Katsidis to counter with a crisp jab.
Katsidis misses the shot to the body.
Duggan needs to keep his hands up - Katsidis had a free shot at his head there.
Katsidis walks into a jab.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Duggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duggan sets himself, and Katsidis steps forward looking for the clinch! Duggan avoids it this time.
Duggan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Katsidis misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Katsidis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duggan.
Katsidis thuds his shin into the meat of Duggan's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duggan. That's going to slow Katsidis down.
Duggan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Katsidis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Katsidis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duggan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katsidis misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsidis lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duggan.
Katsidis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duggan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duggan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsidis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Katsidis throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut.
Katsidis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katsidis staying out of range there.
Katsidis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Katsidis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Katsidis looks to move away, Duggan throws a big counter combo but Katsidis just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Katsidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Katsidis misses.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. Katsidis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katsidis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duggan's head.
Katsidis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Achilleo Katsidis just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A big left from Duggan misses.
Katsidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut.
Duggan misses with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a solid body kick.
Duggan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Duggan throws a head kick that Katsidis semi-blocks.
Katsidis misses the shot to the body.
Duggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katsidis.
Katsidis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Katsidis.
Duggan is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Katsidis misses.
Duggan throws a leg kick which misses Katsidis's front leg but catches the back leg as Katsidis tries to avoid it.
Katsidis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!#T1#
Duggan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duggan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duggan throws a right hand that Katsidis ducks under and follows up with a left that Katsidis also avoids with ease.
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Katsidis.
Katsidis cracks Duggan with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Katsidis clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Katsidis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan pushes Katsidis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsidis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Katsidis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Achilleo Katsidis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Katsidis fails to land. #T2#
Katsidis blocking some punches.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Duggan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Duggan blocks an uppercut.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
Duggan misses with some punches.
Duggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis misses with the head strike.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsidis. #BC#
Duggan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duggan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Katsidis is rocked!
Katsidis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katsidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Duggan finish him?
Duggan gets in close and tags Katsidis with a short punch that almost sends Katsidis to the mat! Oh Katsidis is in big trouble! He turns his back on Duggan, trying to create some distance but Duggan rushes him, striking wildly and Katsidis goes down! The referee tackles Duggan into the cage to end the fight! Duggan is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Duggan!
Dean Duggan retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Dean Duggan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Risley throws an overhand right that lands on Katsidis's shoulder, as Katsidis tries to avoid the shot.
Katsidis thows a leg kick but Risley checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Katsidis walks into a straight right hand from Risley.
A telegraphed right hand from Katsidis misses the target.
Katsidis thumps Risley with a low kick.
Katsidis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Katsidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Risley to score with a decent uppercut.
Risley takes one to the chin there.
Katsidis throws a body punch but Risley moves out of range.
Katsidis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Risley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Risley misses with a lunging right hand
and Katsidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsidis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Risley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Risley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Risley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
The fighters circling - Risley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Risley 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 Katsidis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katsidis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katsidis throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Risley.
Katsidis lands a body shot.
Risley slips a jab and a cross from Katsidis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsidis, right into the meat.
Katsidis scores with a jab. Risley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Risley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Risley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Katsidis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Risley avoids it.
Katsidis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katsidis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Katsidis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katsidis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Risley's head.#T2#
A head kick by Risley misses
and Katsidis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Risley's knee momentarily.
Risley blocks a jab.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Risley misses with a looping right.
Risley works the jab nicely.
A lazy body kick from Katsidis
and Risley counters with a nice uppercut.
Katsidis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Risley misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Katsidis. Risley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Risley misses with a low kick as Katsidis jumps back.
Risley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Risley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Risley throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Risley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsidis.
Risley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katsidis.
Risley misses with a hook.
Katsidis slips a jab from Risley.
Risley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katsidis. Katsidis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Katsidis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Risley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Risley. That snapped Katsidis's head back.
The fighters circling - Katsidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Risley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katsidis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Risley misses with a body shot.
Katsidis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Risley momentarily.
Risley misses with a body shot. #T4#
Katsidis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Risley clobbers Katsidis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsidis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katsidis misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsidis, right into the meat.
A big left from Risley misses.
Katsidis scores with a kick to the body.
Katsidis with a hook.
Risley wants to land a leg kick but Katsidis is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsidis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risley was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsidis.
Risley throws a leg kick but Katsidis moved away.
Risley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Risley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Risley looks to land a right hand but Katsidis moved out of range.
It looked like Katsidis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Katsidis throws the left hand but Risley avoids the punch easily.
Risley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Katsidis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Risley manages to avoid it.
Risley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Risley is rocked!
Katsidis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Risley right on the button. Risley goes down! Katsidis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Katsidis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilleo Katsidis!
After winning the bout, Achilleo Katsidis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 259: Kakoullis vs Murphy
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katsidis.
Katsidis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Katsidis misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Katsidis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katsidis misses with a looping right.
Katsidis lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Katsidis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsidis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt keeps Katsidis at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Katsidis.
Katsidis thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsidis connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katsidis is able to avoid easily.
Katsidis lands with a good body shot.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Katsidis is out of range. #T1#
Hunt blocks a head kick by Katsidis.
A telegraphed right hand from Katsidis misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsidis.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Katsidis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Katsidis dips to his left and cracks Hunt with an uppercut!
Katsidis lands with a shot to the body.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Katsidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Katsidis.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsidis throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt lands a jab to Katsidis's midsection.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Katsidis is out of range. #T2#
Katsidis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katsidis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt lands a jab to Katsidis's midsection.
Hunt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Katsidis's head.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Katsidis.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Katsidis.
Katsidis lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws a hook but Katsidis avoids it easily.
Katsidis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Katsidis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katsidis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Katsidis throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Hunt drops Katsidis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katsidis looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Katsidis is rocked!#T3#
Hunt is looking to slow Katsidis down with leg kicks.
Oh Katsidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katsidis throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Katsidis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Katsidis takes a step back to recover.
Katsidis gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
After the fight, Phol Hunt 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: EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Katsidis jabs at Van Der Sluijs's body.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Katsidis has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Katsidis.
Katsidis lands a right hand.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Katsidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsidis.
Katsidis digs a right hand into Van Der Sluijs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Sluijs's gas tank.
Van Der Sluijs is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Katsidis as the two fighters clinch.
Katsidis is leaning against Van Der Sluijs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katsidis.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Katsidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Katsidis gets through Van Der Sluijs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katsidis lands with a right to the head.
Katsidis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katsidis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Van Der Sluijs with a big uppercut! Van Der Sluijs tries to clinch up but Katsidis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Van Der Sluijs to the mat! Van Der Sluijs covers up and Katsidis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Achilleo Katsidis!
A victorious Achilleo Katsidis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Katsidis lunges at Hale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hale's hand.
Good exchange - Katsidis coming out on top.
Hale avoids the head kick by Katsidis.
Hale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hale thows a leg kick but Katsidis checks it
and Katsidis counters with a nice body kick.
Katsidis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katsidis misses with a looping left.
Hale works Katsidis's body with a nice hook.
Hale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Katsidis throws a low kick but Hale avoids it.
Hale is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsidis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis lands with an uppercut that bounces Hale off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hale.
Hale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katsidis throws out the jab.
Hale seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Hale scores with a leg kick.
Hale cracks the inside of Katsidis's front leg.
Katsidis scores with a leg kick.
Katsidis avoids a kick to the body.
Katsidis misses with a hook. Hale ducked under it nicely.
Katsidis throws a sloppy head kick and Hale moves out of range easily.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Katsidis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Hale misses.
Hale connects with a solid leg kick.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a push kick but Hale slaps the foot to one side.
Hale tries to counter with a takedown but Katsidis is quick to defend against it.
Katsidis throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katsidis.
Katsidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katsidis scores with a hook to the body. Hale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Katsidis swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsidis lands a jab-cross combination.
Katsidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katsidis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hale if he has to take too many more of those.
Hale throws a body punch but Katsidis moves out of range.
Hale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Katsidis is rocked!
Katsidis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hale counters with a right hand from hell and Katsidis is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Hale!
A very excited looking Brandon Hale rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EVO 247: Todd vs Wein
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Conan shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsidis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Conan moves out of range as Katsidis throws a body kick.
Conan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Katsidis sprawls and moves away.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
Conan dives in for a single leg takedown but Katsidis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katsidis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Katsidis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conan.
Conan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan misses with a hook
letting Katsidis counter with a right hand.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Katsidis! But no joy.
Edogawa Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan shoots in for a takedown but Katsidis shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Conan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katsidis doesn't seem phased though.
Katsidis takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan goes for a double leg but Katsidis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsidis continues to drive forward.
Katsidis avoids the body shot from Conan. #TD#
Conan looking to score a takedown here. Katsidis is defending well but Conan drives through and ends up in Katsidis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Katsidis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Katsidis misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Katsidis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Conan lands a hook that snaps the head of Katsidis backwards.
Conan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Conan manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Conan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Katsidis was covering up waiting for the punch and Conan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Katsidis is looking to stand up but Conan isn't so interested in that idea.
Katsidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Katsidis, not yet.
Katsidis wants to stand but Conan is controlling the position.
Conan trying to control but Katsidis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Katsidis has Conan pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsidis wants to sweep here but Conan controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Katsidis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Conan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Conan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katsidis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katsidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conan avoids the body shot from Katsidis.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Katsidis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conan misses with a few strikes there.
Katsidis tries to land a front kick but Conan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conan works the jab nicely.
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsidis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
Conan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Katsidis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Achilleo Katsidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsidis was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Katsidis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conan is looking for a counter combo.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsidis as he jumps to the side.
Conan misses with a left hand
and Katsidis counters with a body kick.
Conan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katsidis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Katsidis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conan fails with a takedown attempt.
Conan throws a lazy uppercut
and Katsidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Katsidis! But no joy.
A jab from Katsidis misses.
Conan cracks Katsidis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Katsidis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conan shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsidis sprawls well. He's pushed Conan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conan moves away from the strike by Katsidis.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Katsidis misses.
Katsidis defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsidis misses.
Katsidis misses with a straight right.
Conan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Katsidis sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis dominated that round.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Katsidis looks to score with a jab to the body but Conan is just out of range.
Katsidis avoids the body shot from Conan.
Katsidis loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Katsidis 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 Conan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Conan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsidis tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsidis to the ground. Katsidis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan looks for a takedown but Katsidis sprawls well.
Katsidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conan counters with a left to the body.
Katsidis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Conan feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katsidis's hands.
Katsidis lands a jab.
Conan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsidis can pounce on him.
Conan takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Conan looks for a takedown but Katsidis sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan blocks a low kick nicely.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but Katsidis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conan misses the body punch
and Katsidis counters with a straight right hand.
Conan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Katsidis throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
Conan takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Katsidis as Conan shoots in.
It seemed like Katsidis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Katsidis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Katsidis throws out a powerful jab.
Katsidis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katsidis throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Conan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsidis tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsidis to the ground. Katsidis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katsidis digs a good body shot into Conan's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan missing with a left hand there. Katsidis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Katsidis defends well and Conan ends up having to push Katsidis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Katsidis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Achilleo Katsidis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katsidis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsidis thows a leg kick but Conan checks it
and Conan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick from Katsidis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a low kick but Conan moves out of range easily.
Katsidis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Conan scores with a decent looking hook.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Katsidis throws an off balance right hand
and Conan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Katsidis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsidis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conan checks it well.
Conan looks for a takedown but Katsidis sprawls well.#T3#
Conan avoids the body shot from Katsidis.
Katsidis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsidis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Katsidis lands with a hook. Conan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Katsidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Katsidis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conan doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Conan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conan misses with a combination
and Katsidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katsidis throws a series of punches but Conan avoids them all with ease.
Katsidis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Katsidis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Katsidis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsidis misses with a few strikes there.
Conan feinted with a counter takedown.
Conan throws a lazy uppercut
and Katsidis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conan jabs at Katsidis's body.
Conan closes the distance and clinches up with Katsidis, looking for a takedown. Conan pushes Katsidis against the cage but Katsidis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conan throws a hook but Katsidis avoids it easily.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan misses with a hook.
Conan misses with a hook.
Good work by Conan as he checks the leg kick.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conan misses with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Conan misses with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan misses with a left hand
and Katsidis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katsidis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Katsidis as he connects with a hook.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Katsidis.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Katsidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsidis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conan has time to react.
Katsidis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Conan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Katsidis on the side of the head.
Katsidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conan backing away here, and Katsidis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Katsidis misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Katsidis misses with a hook
and Conan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
Conan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsidis swivels and escapes.#T1#
Conan lands a really nice looking cross but Katsidis seems unphased.
Conan moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsidis moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsidis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conan cracks Katsidis with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
Katsidis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Conan.
Conan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Conan duly obliges.
Katsidis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katsidis throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Katsidis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katsidis lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsidis loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
Katsidis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Conan misses with a few strikes there.
Katsidis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conan misses with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a stiff right hand.
Katsidis looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming.
Conan slips a straight right by Katsidis.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Katsidis scores with a leg kick.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Katsidis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conan swings for the body but Katsidis moves out of range.
Conan slips a straight right by Katsidis.
Conan dives in for a single leg takedown but Katsidis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katsidis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsidis tried to score with a low kick but Conan checks it.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Conan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick from Katsidis.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Conan avoids the body shot from Katsidis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conan, as that shot connected.
Katsidis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Katsidis throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsidis moves away.
Katsidis lands with a hook. Conan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conan throws the left hand but Katsidis avoids the punch easily.
Katsidis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Katsidis misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Katsidis.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut
and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsidis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan dives in for a single leg takedown but Katsidis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Katsidis! But no joy.#T4#
Katsidis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conan blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katsidis looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
Katsidis leaves Conan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Conan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsidis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conan clobbers Katsidis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Katsidis throws out a leg kick but Conan moves out of range and Katsidis only half commits.
Katsidis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Conan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katsidis throws a poor cross that misses
and Conan counters with a straight right hand.
Conan throws a jab when Katsidis was well out of range.
Conan misses with an uppercut
and Katsidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conan throws an off balance right hand
and Katsidis counters with a nice leg kick.
Conan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katsidis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conan somewhat.
Katsidis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Conan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsidis is just out of range.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Katsidis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katsidis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Katsidis tries a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsidis.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Katsidis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Conan darts in looking for a takedown but Katsidis gets double underhooks and turns Conan into the cage.
Katsidis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Conan throws a jab when Katsidis was well out of range.
Good shot there by Katsidis.
Katsidis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conan in his tracks.
Katsidis throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsidis swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katsidis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katsidis ducks under a wild hook from Conan.#T2#
Conan avoids the body shot from Katsidis.
Conan checks the leg kick.
Katsidis throws the left hand but Conan avoids the punch easily.
Conan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsidis is just out of range.
Conan swings widly with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Katsidis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conan doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Katsidis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katsidis is wriggling around but Conan manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan wants to control but Katsidis is keeping him busy. #T3#
Katsidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Katsidis wants to get back to his feet.
Conan is looking to stall here but Katsidis recovers full guard.
Conan looking to sit in guard and control but Katsidis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Conan wants to improve his position but instead Katsidis has moved into half guard.
Katsidis wants to stand up but Conan is controlling the position. #T4#
Katsidis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Katsidis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Katsidis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Katsidis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Katsidis! But no joy.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Katsidis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conan lands with a nice body punch.
Katsidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katsidis wants it to stay on the feet.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Katsidis saw that one coming.
A big right from Katsidis misses.
Katsidis cracks Conan with a good jab.
Katsidis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Conan thuds a left hand into Katsidis's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Katsidis.
Conan sizes up Katsidis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsidis throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsidis as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Katsidis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katsidis circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Katsidis throws a head kick but Conan moves out of range.
Katsidis looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
A jab lands there for Conan.
Katsidis throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Conan throws a body punch but Katsidis moves out of range.
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsidis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan fails to land with a series of punches.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan loads up on a big right hand but Katsidis slips the punch.
Katsidis sizes up Conan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsidis throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Edogawa Conan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Achilleo Katsidis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsidis tries to work over Conan's front leg with a kick but Conan checks it.
Katsidis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conan throws a lazy uppercut
and Katsidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsidis is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan blocks the body kick.
Conan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Katsidis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Katsidis.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
Conan backing away here, and Katsidis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Conan.
Conan drops his hands momentarily and Katsidis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Katsidis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Conan jabs Katsidis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katsidis pushes Conan away with a front kick.
Conan throws a front kick aimed at Katsidis's knee but Katsidis avoids it well.
Katsidis lands a jab to Conan's midsection.
Nice body punch from Katsidis.
Conan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katsidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Katsidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conan misses with a jab to the body
and Katsidis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Conan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katsidis doesn't seem phased though.
Conan throws a right hand that misses
and Katsidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katsidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsidis circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Conan misses with a right hand
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Conan. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Katsidis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Katsidis duly obliges.
Conan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Katsidis counters with a solid body kick.
Katsidis lands a leg kick that knocks Conan off balance momentarily.
Katsidis throws a shot to the body.
Katsidis misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Conan cracks Katsidis with a good jab.
Katsidis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Katsidis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsidis, right into the meat.
Katsidis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Achilleo Katsidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katsidis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: UPG 31
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Karhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsidis is looking to counter punch.
Katsidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Katsidis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Katsidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karhu.
Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Katsidis throws out the jab.
Karhu throws a low kick but Katsidis avoids it.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karhu 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.
Katsidis with a nice cross.
Katsidis stuffs the takedown.
Katsidis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karhu.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsidis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katsidis misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Katsidis.
Karhu wants to slow Katsidis down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
Katsidis throws a looping overhand right but Karhu ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Katsidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsidis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Katsidis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Katsidis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karhu will feel that in the morning.
Achilleo Katsidis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsidis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katsidis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsidis sprawls well. He's pushed Karhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Achilleo Katsidis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woima Karhu.#T2#
A head kick misses from Karhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsidis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsidis misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Karhu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Katsidis has one foot on Karhu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Katsidis scores with a body shot.
Katsidis misses with a head kick.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katsidis rather than just go for the knockout.
Katsidis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Katsidis.
Karhu misses with a combination
letting Katsidis counter with a right hand.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsidis moves away.
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsidis takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Katsidis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Katsidis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Katsidis is able to avoid easily.
Katsidis feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Katsidis counters with a nice leg kick.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Katsidis.
Karhu misses with a hook to the body
and Katsidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katsidis.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Katsidis moves out of range easily.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu cracks Katsidis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Katsidis tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Katsidis misses the shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katsidis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Katsidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsidis.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
Katsidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Katsidis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Katsidis's belly button to the back.
Karhu throws an overhand right that lands on Katsidis's shoulder, as Katsidis tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Katsidis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Katsidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsidis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karhu tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Karhu clinches.
Katsidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsidis tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Karhu tries to work over Katsidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Katsidis fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsidis.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katsidis fails to land.
Katsidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsidis lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Katsidis lands with a light punch inside.
Katsidis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsidis lands a right hand. #T1#
Katsidis throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Katsidis avoids it.
Katsidis lands a left hand.
Katsidis can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action. #BC#
Katsidis manages to break the clinch.
Katsidis throws a push kick but Karhu slaps the foot to one side.
Katsidis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Katsidis - that will leave a mark!
Katsidis cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woima Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu defending well as Katsidis loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu looks to land a body kick but Katsidis moved away.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsidis is just out of range.
A left lands for Katsidis.
Karhu misses the shot to the body. #T2##TD2#
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu working away.
Karhu advances to full mount.
Karhu controlling from mount.
Katsidis wants to control but Karhu is having none of it.
Karhu content just to control the position here.
Katsidis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Karhu wants to control the action but instead Katsidis gets a body lock and reverses into Karhu's guard! Nice work!
Katsidis pushes down on Karhu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Katsidis tries to stand and escape but Karhu is controlling the position.
Katsidis wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it.
Katsidis slows the pace down in half guard.
Karhu is controlling Katsidis's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Katsidis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Katsidis is keen to just control but Karhu is a slippery customer.
Karhu is concentrating on defense, preventing Katsidis from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu wants to control but Katsidis is keeping busy.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but Katsidis has control of the leg.
Karhu is not content to let Katsidis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis dominated that second round.
That's time! Katsidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karhu connects with a leg kick. Katsidis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Katsidis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katsidis thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big right from Katsidis misses.
Karhu thuds his right hand into Katsidis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Katsidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Karhu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karhu is looking to pass into half guard but Katsidis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Katsidis is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karhu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Achilleo Katsidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Katsidis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Katsidis gets to his feet - Karhu follows without any prompting.
Katsidis throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsidis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Katsidis checks a low kick from Karhu.
Achilleo Katsidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karhu swings for the body but Katsidis moves out of range.
Katsidis throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karhu misses with an uppercut
and Katsidis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Katsidis throws a good cross that connects.
Katsidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Katsidis.
Katsidis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karhu keeps Katsidis at a distance using the push kick.
Karhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katsidis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katsidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Katsidis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsidis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katsidis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Katsidis just misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu throws a leg kick
letting Katsidis counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Katsidis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Katsidis managing to control the position.
Karhu trying to control but Katsidis is working from the bottom.
Karhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsidis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Karhu trying to control but Katsidis is working from the bottom.
Karhu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Katsidis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Woima Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu won't allow Katsidis to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Woima Karhu.
Well Katsidis 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UPG 26
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Aurelio slips a straight right by Katsidis.
Aurelio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Katsidis's calf.#TD2#
Aurelio gets a double leg takedown into Katsidis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aurelio is in close to Katsidis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aurelio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aurelio is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsidis has wrist control.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Katsidis keeps moving.
Katsidis wants to sweep here but Aurelio controlling him for the moment.
Katsidis is pulling down on Aurelio's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Aurelio stops Katsidis from standing up.
Katsidis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aurelio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelio passes into half guard.
Aurelio working Katsidis over with strikes.
Katsidis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aurelio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Katsidis tries to roll over but Aurelio keeps him under control.
Katsidis is staying active underneath Aurelio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aurelio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katsidis defending well though. #T2#
Katsidis wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Aurelio is trying to work for a kimura but Katsidis is defending well.
Aurelio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aurelio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katsidis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aurelio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Katsidis is pressing down on Aurelio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aurelio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aurelio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Katsidis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aurelio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aurelio has Katsidis pushed against the cage.
Katsidis misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Good body shot from Katsidis.
Aurelio leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Katsidis breaks from the clinch.
Katsidis checks a low kick from Aurelio.
Katsidis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aurelio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aurelio connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Katsidis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aurelio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aurelio controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Aurelio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##ES#
Katsidis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Aurelio is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Katsidis tries a knee to the head but Aurelio blocks it.
Aurelio avoiding damage as Katsidis throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Katsidis breaks the clinch.
Katsidis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aurelio tries to clinch but Katsidis moves out of range.
Aurelio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katsidis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Aurelio both land. Nice combination.
Marcelo Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsidis.
Aurelio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelio tries to land a leg kick but Katsidis saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Aurelio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Katsidis avoids the head kick by Aurelio.
A jab from Katsidis misses. #TD2#
Aurelio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Katsidis is trying to defend but Aurelio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Katsidis trying to control from the bottom.
Katsidis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aurelio trying to control the action but Katsidis is working from the bottom.
Aurelio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Katsidis is defending against the submission attempts here by Aurelio.
Katsidis trying to control but Aurelio postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Aurelio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Katsidis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Katsidis holds on and takes a little breather.
Aurelio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Katsidis has his hands on Aurelio's head, controlling the position.
Katsidis wants to get back to his feet but Aurelio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsidis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katsidis wants to get back to his feet but Aurelio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aurelio scores with a decent looking hook.
Aurelio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aurelio misses with a takedown
and Katsidis counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Aurelio.
Aurelio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsidis.
Katsidis throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelio with the counter takedown but Katsidis avoids it easily.
Aurelio checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Katsidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Aurelio fakes the leg kick and cracks Katsidis in the body.
Katsidis misses with the combination.
Aurelio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katsidis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Aurelio feints the counter takedown.
Aurelio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsidis moves away.
Aurelio looks to land a right hand but Katsidis moved out of range.
Katsidis digs a good hook to Aurelio's body.
Katsidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Katsidis lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelio seems unphased.
Aurelio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katsidis rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Katsidis.
Aurelio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsidis. That did some damage!
Katsidis looks to land a left hand but Aurelio moved out of range nicely.
Aurelio throws a leg kick
and Katsidis counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
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!
Katsidis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a low kick but Katsidis moves out of range easily.
Aurelio looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsidis is just out of range.
Aurelio misses with a head kick.
Aurelio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Katsidis.
Aurelio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Katsidis, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Aurelio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Katsidis pushes Aurelio off and gets back to his feet.
Katsidis cracks the inside of Aurelio's front leg.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown but Katsidis shows good takedown defense.
Katsidis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelio avoids the body shot from Katsidis.
Katsidis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelio feints the counter takedown.
Aurelio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Aurelio tries to counter it with a takedown but Katsidis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilleo Katsidis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelio thuds a left hand into Katsidis's body.
Aurelio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsidis connects with a right hand. Aurelio shakes it off.
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsidis.
Katsidis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelio.
Katsidis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katsidis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelio lands a jab to Katsidis's midsection.
Aurelio misses with a left hand
and Aurelio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katsidis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aurelio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio misses with the combination.
Katsidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katsidis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Katsidis lands a big head kick that sends Aurelio tumbling to the mat! Katsidis takes a step backwards and waves Aurelio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Aurelio is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.#T1#
Katsidis scores with a hook to the body. Aurelio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aurelio is still on wobbly legs! Can Katsidis finish him?
Katsidis lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Aurelio head around and knocks him out cold! Katsidis hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achilleo Katsidis!
During a confident post fight interview, Achilleo Katsidis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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