Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Stoker scores with a hook.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoker throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Stoker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Stoker both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Stoker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Stoker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todd.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd motions for Stoker to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.#T3#
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker moves to clinch but Todd breaks away
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Todd.
Stoker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
Stoker throws a body kick that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Stoker moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Stoker connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Stoker misses with a head kick.
Todd throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Stoker is looking to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker 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#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Todd throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoker.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Stoker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Stoker forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Todd lands a body punch.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Stoker lands a nice uppercut.
Todd blocking some punches.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Todd presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Todd prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker misses with the head strike.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Stoker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Todd misses.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.#T3#
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Todd throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Todd swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Todd.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a jab.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Stoker checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoker with a body shot.
Stoker thumps Todd with a low kick.#T1#
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoker lands an overhand right.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Todd avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Stoker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Todd really felt that one!
Todd checks a low kick from Stoker.
Todd throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #T2#
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Sloppy strikes from Stoker. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stoker takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd misses the jab.
Stoker feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws a push kick but Stoker slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Stoker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Todd takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Todd wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Stoker has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
A nice combination there by Stoker.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stoker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
An out of breath Edward Stoker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 526
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Steam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steam misses with a looping left.
Todd throws the left hand but Steam avoids the punch easily.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steam is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Steam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd wants to slow Steam down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steam is able to avoid easily.
Todd lands with a hook. Steam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steam connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steam.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steam at a distance.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steam on the side of the head.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steam throws a good cross that connects.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steam.#T1#
Todd throws a right hand that Steam ducks under and follows up with a left that Steam also avoids with ease.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Steam.
Steam digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Steam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a leg kick but Steam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
Steam flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Steam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Steam.
Steam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Steam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
Steam checks a leg kick.
Steam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Steam was well out of range.
Steam misses with a straight right. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Steam throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd lands with a straight right. Steam didn't see that one coming.
Steam moves out of range of the strikes.
Steam appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steam was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd looks for the body kick but Steam saw that one coming.
A big right from Todd misses.
Steam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Steam slips the punch.
Steam lands a jab to the head.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Steam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steam is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Steam blocks a jab.
Steam only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steam.
A little jabbing left from Steam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Steam misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd looks for the body kick but Steam saw that one coming.
Steam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steam throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steam throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Steam - just one landing.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steam.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steam's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Steam.#T4#
Todd connects with the punch.
Steam looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Steam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
As Todd backs off Steam throws a huge counter combo but Todd manages to avoid it all.
Steam looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Steam walks into a jab.
Steam cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Todd misses.
Steam lands with a good body shot.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Steam scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronson Steam will probably get the nod.
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#
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steam was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Steam misses with a body punch
and Steam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Steam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd wants to slow Steam down by chopping away at his legs.
Steam lands with a shot to the body.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steam.
Todd works the jab nicely.
A cross from Steam lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Steam is out of range.
Steam misses with a straight left.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steam throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Steam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws the left hand but Steam avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Steam misses.
Steam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steam connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steam lands a jab to the head.
Steam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Steam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Steam does it's job there.
Todd tries to land a body kick
and Steam counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steam is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Todd throws a hook but Steam avoids it easily.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Steam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Steam throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steam blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Steam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Steam moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Steam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steam throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Steam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Steam.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Steam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steam lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Steam finds it's way through Todd's defenses. #T3#
Steam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Steam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steam thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Steam's shoulder, as Steam tries to avoid the shot.
Todd takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
Steam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steam looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Steam connects with a single shot there.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Steam throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd motions for Steam to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Steam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steam swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steam tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Steam's ribs.
Todd throws a leg kick but Steam checks it.
Todd misses with a hook
enabling Steam to counter with a crisp jab.
Steam takes one on the button.
Steam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steam misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steam! But no joy.
Steam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Steam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bronson Steam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd misses with a looping left.
A big right from Steam misses.
Steam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steam lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Steam moved out of range.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steam. Steam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steam lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Steam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Steam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Steam shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steam.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steam.
Steam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd scores with a jab. Steam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steam blocks a jab.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Steam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Steam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd throws a body punch but Steam moves out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Steam throws a body kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Steam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steam looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Steam checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steam takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Steam lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Steam lands an overhand right.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steam's hands.
Steam connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Steam cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steam.
Steam connects with a solid leg kick.
Steam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd misses with a straight right. #T3#
Steam scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steam thumps Todd with a low kick.
Steam slips under a jab.
It seemed like Steam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steam throws out the jab.
Steam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Steam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Steam.
A big left from Todd misses.
Steam swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Steam fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd cracks the inside of Steam's front leg.
Todd misses with a hook. Steam ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steam.
Steam misses with a few strikes there.
Bronson Steam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##TD2#
Steam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steam showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
Steam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steam drops an elbow to the side of Todd's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steam blocks the strikes from Todd.
Todd is not content to let Steam control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Todd lands a jab.
Obliteratii sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd takes a swing at Obliteratii's ribcage but misses.
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obliteratii misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obliteratii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Obliteratii scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd misses with a straight left. #T1#
Todd lands a jab to the head.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Todd misses the body punch
and Obliteratii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Obliteratii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obliteratii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Obliteratii avoids the body shot from Todd.
Obliteratii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obliteratii. Obliteratii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Obliteratii blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obliteratii tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.#T2#
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Obliteratii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Obliteratii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd throws a right and a left that Obliteratii avoids nicely.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range. #T3#
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd misses with an uppercut
letting Obliteratii counter with a right hand.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Obliteratii.
You can see that Todd has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obliteratii.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Obliteratii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obliteratii throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obliteratii jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Obliteratii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obliteratii misses with a leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.#T4#
Todd misses with a hook to the body
and Obliteratii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Todd blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Obliteratii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Todd throws a right hand that Obliteratii ducks under and follows up with a left that Obliteratii also avoids with ease.
Todd swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obliteratii throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Obliteratii.
Todd moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Obliteratii's head.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii is wise to it.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obliteratii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obliteratii.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Obliteratii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Obliteratii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Obliteratii sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obliteratii.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
Todd checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Obliteratii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obliteratii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Obliteratii saw it coming and moves away.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii checks the leg kick.
Obliteratii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Obliteratii slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Obliteratii in the body.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to clinch.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Obliteratii's defenses.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Obliteratii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Obliteratii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Obliteratii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Obliteratii throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obliteratii wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Obliteratii avoids the head kick by Todd.
Obliteratii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obliteratii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Obliteratii coming out on top.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Obliteratii throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Obliteratii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obliteratii. #CUT#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Todd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Obliteratii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Todd avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Todd slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Obliteratii throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obliteratii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Obliteratii lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Obliteratii cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obliteratii at a distance.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obliteratii swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Obliteratii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Todd throws a jab when Obliteratii was well out of range.#T1#
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Obliteratii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Todd.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Obliteratii throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Obliteratii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Obliteratii steps away.
Todd looks for the body kick but Obliteratii saw that one coming.
Obliteratii is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #T2#
A jab from Todd misses.
A big left from Obliteratii misses.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd works over Obliteratii's head and body with a nice combination.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obliteratii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Obliteratii's front leg but catches the back leg as Obliteratii tries to avoid it.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Obliteratii cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.#T3#
Obliteratii moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Obliteratii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii connects with a solid leg kick.
Obliteratii misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obliteratii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obliteratii misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd. #T4#
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd thuds his right hand into Obliteratii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obliteratii throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd lands with a straight right. Obliteratii didn't see that one coming.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Obliteratii in the body.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii avoids a kick to the body.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obliteratii if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Obliteratii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obliteratii throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Todd.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Obliteratii.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.#T1#
Todd is looking to chop away at Obliteratii's legs.
Obliteratii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Obliteratii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obliteratii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obliteratii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Obliteratii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obliteratii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Todd scores with a kick 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!
Todd throws the left hand but Obliteratii avoids the punch easily.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obliteratii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obliteratii scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd tests Obliteratii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Obliteratii is predictable there
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Obliteratii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obliteratii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Obliteratii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd misses with a hook.
Obliteratii looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Obliteratii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd misses with a hook. Obliteratii ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obliteratii.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with a hook.
Obliteratii scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii lands a front kick.
Obliteratii scores with a head kick.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Obliteratii's ribs.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Obliteratii lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obliteratii walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Todd clobbers Obliteratii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obliteratii takes one to the side of the head.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
And Obliteratii counters with a quick kick to the body but Todd blocks it.
Obliteratii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Obliteratii darts in trying to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Obliteratii closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
and Obliteratii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Obliteratii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Obliteratii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Todd throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Todd looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Obliteratii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obliteratii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obliteratii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obliteratii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zeus Obliteratii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obliteratii misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Obliteratii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obliteratii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii. #T3#
Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obliteratii throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obliteratii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Obliteratii misses with a hook.
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Good exchange - Obliteratii coming out on top.
Obliteratii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii is wise to it.
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.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obliteratii's calf.
The fighters circling - Obliteratii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Obliteratii tries to clinch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Obliteratii misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obliteratii throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obliteratii.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd lands a jab to Obliteratii's midsection.
Obliteratii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
After the fight, Rockmeteller Todd 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 312: Tallon vs Jacek 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pekkarinen. That did some damage!
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pekkarinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.
Pekkarinen lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand. #CL#
Todd moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pekkarinen is trying to trip Todd. He has hold of a leg but Todd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pekkarinen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Pekkarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen. #T3#
Pekkarinen cracks Todd with a solid left hand.
Todd pulls Pekkarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekkarinen with a nice head shot there.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen pushes down on Todd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working. #T4#
Todd is controlling Pekkarinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Todd avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pekkarinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pekkarinen is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen lands with a right hand.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense.
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Todd.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pekkarinen. Todd shrugs it off though. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Todd #TD2#
and Pekkarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pekkarinen distracts Todd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pekkarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd trying to control the position here.
Lauri Pekkarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekkarinen chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Pekkarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd lands with a right hand.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Pekkarinen avoided it.#T4#
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen. #TD2#
Todd gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Todd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Todd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pekkarinen tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd tries to clinch up but Pekkarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Pekkarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Todd fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Todd pushes Pekkarinen off and gets back to his feet.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Todd has Pekkarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Todd won't allow it. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch. #T1#
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Todd pinned against the cage. Todd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a series of punches but Pekkarinen avoids them all with ease.
Pekkarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pekkarinen! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkarinen. #T2#
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Todd.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Pekkarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Todd is looking to clinch but Pekkarinen is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen walks into a jab.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy body kick
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pekkarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Pekkarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#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!
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a big counter combination but Pekkarinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Todd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pekkarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen is trying to break free.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards. #BC2#
Pekkarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the head.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Todd strikes.#CL#
Todd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd digs a right hand into Pekkarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pekkarinen's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lauri Pekkarinen just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pekkarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##TD2#
Pekkarinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Todd was covering up waiting for the punch and Pekkarinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Todd has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Todd preventing the sweep.
Todd wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Pekkarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pekkarinen looking to control. #SUB2#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekkarinen working a defensive guard but Todd manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pekkarinen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Todd off and has taken his back!
Pekkarinen punishes Todd with strikes from the back mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Todd.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Pekkarinen wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.#ES#
Todd kicks Pekkarinen off and gets to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkarinen scores with a three punch combo!
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Todd digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
A low kick from Pekkarinen misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.#CL#
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Pekkarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Todd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pekkarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.
Todd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmeteller Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Pekkarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Todd working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pekkarinen tries to break free but Todd pushes him back against the cage.
Pekkarinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pekkarinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd sneaks out the side door and pushes Pekkarinen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Todd throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Pekkarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.#T3#
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Todd.
A big right from Todd misses.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Pekkarinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target. #T4#
Good shot there by Todd.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen shoots and misses
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd moves forwards but Pekkarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd connects with a right hand. Pekkarinen shakes it off.
Pekkarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Pekkarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pekkarinen blocks a leg kick.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Pekkarinen slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pekkarinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A very excited looking Rockmeteller Todd 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 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Shota.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Shota.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shota tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Shota connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Shota gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Todd's brow.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shota throws an elbow but misses.
Shota prevents Todd from breaking the clinch.
Todd blocking some punches.
Shota tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Todd tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Todd blocks a body shot from Shota.
Shota trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota works the jab nicely.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
A big left from Shota misses.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Shota sees coming a mile off.
Todd thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Shota misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Shota there.
Shota wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Shota cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd checks a low kick from Shota.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shota tries to clinch but Todd moves away
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
Shota misses the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Shota sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Shota swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd motions for Shota to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Shota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Shota throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shota on the side of the head.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
Shota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shota moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick.#T2#
Shota misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shota checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Shota's head back.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shota connects with a jab.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Shota checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Shota connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Todd cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Shota lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Shota takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shota in his tracks. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Shota misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Shota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd lands a nice hook to Shota's body. Shota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Shota.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Shota's front leg but catches the back leg as Shota tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Shota gets a clinch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.#T1#
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Shota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota takes one to the chin there.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd slips a jab from Shota.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shota is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T2#
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Shota tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota wants to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Shota drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Shota blocking some punches. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota misses with a straight right.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Shota thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.#T4#
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shota throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Shota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shota momentarily.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Adrian Shota had this to say: 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

Event: EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Orion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd cracks Orion with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Todd throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
A left lands for Todd.
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orion scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been informed that Orion has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Orion thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Orion checks the leg kick.
Todd backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Orion in his tracks momentarily.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Todd digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Todd misses with a low kick.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Orion connects with the punch.
That kick from Orion tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orion. Todd shrugs it off though.
Orion lands with a right hand.
Orion throws a head kick that half lands.
Orion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Orion checks it.
Todd lunges at Orion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orion's hand. #T3#
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd slips a straight right by Orion.
Todd throws a series of punches but Orion moves out of range.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Todd catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Todd wants to slow Orion down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd moves away from the strike by Orion.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Orion lands.
Orion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Orion avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
Orion throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Orion.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion motions for Todd to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Orion slips a jab from Todd.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd checks a low kick from Orion.
As Orion backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd misses with a straight left.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orion is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Todd.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Orion misses.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Orion misses.
Orion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Orion works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick there by Orion.
Orion misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Orion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Orion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Orion lands a front kick.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Orion slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Todd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Todd is looking to slow Orion down with leg kicks.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Orion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orion looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
A big left from Orion misses.
Orion digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion is looking to chop away at Todd's legs. #T4#
Jab by Todd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orion staying out of range there.
Todd moves out of range as Orion strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orion.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
That kick from Orion tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion is looking for the big counter here.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Orion throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Orion looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Orion thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Todd stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
Todd tries to work over Orion's front leg with a kick but Orion checks it.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Todd misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Todd checks a low kick from Orion.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion motions for Todd to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd checks a low kick from Orion.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a sloppy head kick
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Orion backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Orion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion avoids the body shot from Todd.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Todd lands an overhand right.
A cross from Orion lands.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Orion's knee but Orion avoids it well.
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a leg kick
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Orion with a jab.
Orion misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Todd misses.
Orion throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cole Orion just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Orion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orion blocks a jab.
Orion moves away from the strike by Todd. #T1#
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Orion. That snapped Todd's head back.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orion swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orion lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Orion throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Orion misses.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Orion blocks it.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Orion avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Orion.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Orion lands a high kick!
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Orion works the jab nicely.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orion with a nice cross.#T4#
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a hook.
Orion cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orion. Orion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Orion is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A big left from Orion misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion misses with a looping left.
A big right from Todd misses.
Orion misses with a few strikes there.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Orion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Orion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
A little jabbing left from Orion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
A cross from Todd lands.
Orion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd misses with a wild combination.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.
Orion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orion avoids the body shot from Todd.
Orion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Orion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd slips under a jab from Orion.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Orion.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Orion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Orion cracks Todd with a good jab.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion 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 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
Our winner, Cole Orion, 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 300
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen lands with a good body shot.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Pekkarinen with an uppercut!
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen 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.
Todd tries to clinch but Pekkarinen moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pekkarinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd tries to counter by clinching up but Pekkarinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.#TD2#
Pekkarinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!#ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd lands a jab.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination #CL#
and Todd counters by clinching up. #T2#
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action. #T3#
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pekkarinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Todd after a bit of a struggle.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pekkarinen.
Todd stops a takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Todd darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen is leaning against Todd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Todd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Pekkarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Todd moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Todd has control.
A nice left hand lands by Todd. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Rockmeteller Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pekkarinens head.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Todd tries a body shot but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Todd misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Todd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a 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!
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries to break the clinch but Todd is controlling the position.
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen tries to circle away but Todd has him pinned against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd. #T3#
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not. #TD2#
Pekkarinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Todd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pekkarinen misses with an elbow to the head.
Will Pekkarinen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pekkarinen throwing sloppy strikes.
Todd covering up well and avoiding damage.
Todd tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen struggling to land strikes to the head as Todd covers up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen keeps control of the position easily here as Todd tries to buck him off.
Rockmeteller Todd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todd covering up well under a series of strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen missing with strikes.
Pekkarinen connects with a big shot to the side of Todd's head.
Pekkarinen is landing with strikes. Todd can't take much more of this.
Pekkarinen misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd catches Pekkarinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd jabs Pekkarinen right on the nose. Pekkarinen blinks but takes it well.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekkarinen.
Todd tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him off.#T1#
Pekkarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen throws a combination that misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pekkarinen at a distance.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Todd right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Pekkarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Pekkarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.#T3#
Pekkarinen scores with a nice strike.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.#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!
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekkarinen. That's going to slow Todd down.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Todd.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Todd.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the head.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Pekkarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T3#
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd checks a leg kick.#CL#
Todd closes the distance and pushes Pekkarinen back into the cage.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd pushes Pekkarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen is trying to break free.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pekkarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Pekkarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Pekkarinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Pekkarinen seems unphased.
Pekkarinen walks into a left hand. #CL#
Todd gets a clinch.
Todd lands a right hand. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Todd with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Pekkarinen in the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd tries to clinch up but Pekkarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkarinen.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
It appears Todd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
Pekkarinen walks into a jab.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Pekkarinen gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Todd has control.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Pekkarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Pekkarinen.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A less than humble Rockmeteller Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EVO 01182017
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Bashorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd slips a jab from Bashorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Todd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bashorov sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Nice cross by Todd.#T1#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Bashorov catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bashorov needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Bashorov avoids a kick to the body.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bashorov 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.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashorov dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd misses with a body shot.
Bashorov tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Bashorov slips a jab from Todd.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bashorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd is looking to wear down Bashorov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bashorov tries for a takedown but Todd circles away easily
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Bashorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Todd to the ground. Bashorov is now in Todd's guard.#ES#
Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bashorov at a distance. #T3#
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov closes the distance and clinches up with Todd, looking for a takedown. Bashorov pushes Todd against the cage but Todd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bashorov throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd with a nice cross.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Bashorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bashorov is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Todd prevents Bashorov from improving position.
Bashorov is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
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#
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Bashorov.#TD2#
Bashorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Todd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bashorov.
You can see the frustration on Todd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bashorov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bashorov working the ground and pound. #T2#
Todd wants to control but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Todd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bashorov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Todd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bashorov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Bashorov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bashorov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bashorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Todd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bashorov misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Bashorov trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Bashorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd taking a bit of punishment here - Bashorov scoring with strikes.
Bashorov throws an elbow but Todd slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Bashorov crashes against the mat.
Bashorov tries to score with some ground and pound. Todd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bashorov laying and praying for a moment but Todd takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Bashorov seems content to control.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Bashorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Todd throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bashorov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Bashorov moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range. #T1#
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashorov misses.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Bashorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bashorov showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd tries to get to full guard but Bashorov has control of the leg.
Bashorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Bashorov passes to full mount!
Bashorov looking to finish Todd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Todd!
Bashorov looking to ground and pound but Todd is blocking nicely.
Bashorov tries to control but Todd wriggling away.
Todd blocking the ground and pound.
Bashorov looking to ground and pound but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bashorov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Todd is in a horrible position here. Bashorov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bashorov controlling the pace for now.
Todd tries to hold on but Bashorov postures up.
Todd is bucking up trying to escape but Bashorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bashorov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bashorov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Bashorov content just to control the position here.
Bashorov wants to control but instead Todd manages to regain half guard.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Todd is staying active underneath Bashorov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bashorov prevents Todd from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.
Bashorov looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd connects with a jab.
Bashorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Bashorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected. #T1#
Todd dodges the punch combination from Bashorov.
Donk. Bashorov catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bashorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd cracks Bashorov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Bashorov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Bashorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Bashorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Todd catches Bashorov right on the button with a cross.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range. #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!
Bashorov misses with a hook.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Bashorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashorov.
Bashorov thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bashorov connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Bashorov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Bashorov.
Bashorov stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd lands a head shot.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.#T1#
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Bashorov moved out of range.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Bashorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Bashorov lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Bashorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd defending against the ground and pound.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Todd tries to buck Bashorov off but Bashorov is having none of it.
Todd is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Todd dodges the ground and pound from Bashorov.
Bashorov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashorov throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Bashorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Todd regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bashorov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bashorov thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Todd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Bashorov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Bashorov digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashorov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Bashorov, 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 12212016
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samusiovas can pounce on him.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samusiovas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Todd backs up against the cage.
Todd sizes up Samusiovas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd blocks a head kick by Samusiovas. #T1#
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws out a counter right but Samusiovas avoids it with no problem.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd tries to bum rush Samusiovas with a series of wild strikes but Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Samusiovas jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Samusiovas was not able to check.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Todd.
Samusiovas throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Todd moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samusiovas at a distance.
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Todd stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a looping right.#T3#
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Samusiovas's belly button to the back.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Samusiovas. That one must have hurt.
Samusiovas scoring well with a low kick there.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd connects with the punch.
Samusiovas throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Todd thuds a left hand into Samusiovas's body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
It looked like Samusiovas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Samusiovas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with a straight right. #T2#
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas lands an overhand right.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #T3#
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas is wise to it.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samusiovas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todd checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Samusiovas - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Samusiovas. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas misses with a hook.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Todd down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Todd looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Samusiovas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Todd throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking. #T2#
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Samusiovas moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Samusiovas lands a front kick.#T3#
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Samusiovas misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
A jab from Todd misses.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Todd slips a straight right by Samusiovas.#T4#
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a series of strikes. Samusiovas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
That kick from Todd tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rockmeteller Todd just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samusiovas, as that shot connected.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Samusiovas.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Todd eats them both and turns towards Samusiovas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
That kick from Todd tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd tries a low kick but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Todd avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Samusiovas lands a head shot.#T2#
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd cracks Samusiovas with a good jab.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Todd.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the head.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas checks the leg kick.
Todd tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Samusiovas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas is looking to counter punch.
Samusiovas scores with a nice head shot.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samusiovas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Todd digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
The crowd cheers as Samusiovas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samusiovas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samusiovas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Todd stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Samusiovas's knee but Samusiovas avoids it well.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a leg kick
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samusiovas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd jabs Samusiovas right on the nose. Samusiovas blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #T4#
Todd throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd slips a straight right by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Samusiovas seems unphased.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Samusiovas misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arunas Samusiovas.
Well Todd 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd is the new middleweight champion!
Rockmeteller Todd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Todd thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Dillinger.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Todd.
Dillinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Todd motions for Dillinger to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd motions for Dillinger to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Dillinger misses.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger with a jab.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Todd lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Todd.
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Dillinger looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dillinger slips under a jab.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Dillinger.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses with a takedown
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Dillinger thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Dillinger's head back. #TD2#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Todd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Todd is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Dillinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Todd defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Nice body kick from Dillinger.
Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Todd misses.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.#T1#
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Dillinger.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Todd. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Dillinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Todd up against the cage.
Todd working aggressively here.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
Dillinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todd pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dillinger jabs at Todd's body.
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger lands with a cross.
Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillinger. That did some damage!
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Dillinger instigates a clinch.
Todd pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Todd tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Todd prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Dillinger connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillinger lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillinger.#TD2#
Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Todd pulls Dillinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Dillinger from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Todd!#REVR#
Todd is stalling in the full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger pulls Todd in to control the position.
Dillinger is looking to sweep but instead, Todd has passed into half guard. #T2#
Dillinger is looking to improve his position.
Dillinger won't allow Todd to pass to mount.
Dillinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Todd content to stall in guard here.
Dillinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Dillinger working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Todd enables Dillinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Todd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Todd pushes Dillinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A left and a right from Todd both land. Nice combination.
Dillinger checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd scores with a body shot. #T4#
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillinger under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillinger scores with a push kick.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Dillinger's torso.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Dillinger throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Dillinger pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd misses the jab.#T1#
Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Dillinger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillinger lands the left hand.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger.
Nice uppercut there from Dillinger.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillinger scores with a push kick.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Dillinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Dillinger 's knee.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd slips a jab from Dillinger.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it.
Dillinger motions for Todd to come forward. Dillinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dillinger's head.
Dillinger shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Dillinger closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Dillinger pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Dillinger has picked Todd up - he's going for a ride! Dillinger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Todd controlling the position for now.
Todd is not content to let Dillinger control the position.#T4#
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dillinger working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Dillinger sits in half guard.
Todd trying to hold on to Dillinger's head to control him but Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Todd misses with a straight left. #CL#
Todd has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
Dillinger is trying to stall.
Dillinger wants to stall.
Dillinger seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Todd tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Todd misses with some punches.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillinger taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the elbow strike from Dillinger, against the cage.
Dillinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillinger walks into a left hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Dillinger tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Todd.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dillinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillinger with a poor takedown
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.#T3#
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger. #T4#
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
Dillinger throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Dillinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillinger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Dillinger shrugs it off though.
Dillinger scores with a jab.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samusiovas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samusiovas lands a slapping body shot.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Samusiovas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Todd moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the body.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Samusiovas thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Todd misses.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd staying out of range there.
Samusiovas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Samusiovas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samusiovas if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Samusiovas throws a good cross that connects.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Todd slips a jab from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Todd.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samusiovas delivers a nice body kick.
Samusiovas misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thumps Todd with a low kick.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Samusiovas's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Samusiovas scores with a nice strike.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Todd jabs Samusiovas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas scores with a jab.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Todd instigates a clinch.
Todd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Todd.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Todd.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with some punches.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd misses with the head strike. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Todd.
A short left from Samusiovas.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Todd blocking some punches.
Samusiovas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Samusiovas.
A short right from Samusiovas on the inside.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land. #T2#
Samusiovas lands with a left to 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!
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Samusiovas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samusiovas gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Todd. #T3#
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd tries to circle away but Samusiovas has him pinned against the cage.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samusiovas lands a body punch.
Todd pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Todd.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. #T4#
Samusiovas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samusiovas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Samusiovas lands with a right to the head.
Todd misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samusiovas jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samusiovas lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.#T1#
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Samusiovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas just manages to avoid it.
Todd moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Todd jabs Samusiovas right on the nose. Samusiovas blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Samusiovas lands.#T2#
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samusiovas momentarily.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Samusiovas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samusiovas momentarily. #T3#
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Jab from Samusiovas.
Both fighters circling a little - Samusiovas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Samusiovas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas misses with a looping left.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samusiovas moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arunas Samusiovas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Samusiovas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas with a hook.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Todd tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Samusiovas settles back down.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Todd backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Todd cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Samusiovas pushes Todd away with a front kick.#T3#
Samusiovas walks into a jab.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Samusiovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samusiovas's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd cracks Samusiovas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Samusiovas's defenses. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
and Samusiovas counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Samusiovas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samusiovas lands a jab.
Samusiovas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samusiovas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Todd moves into the clinch.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Samusiovas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd presses Samusiovas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas. #T4#
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd lands a left hand.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd misses with some punches.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samusiovas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
Arunas Samusiovas is the new middleweight champion!

Event: EVO 269: Tallon vs Cortes
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Kakoullis checks the leg kick.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Kakoullis.
Todd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Todd looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kakoullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Kakoullis moved out of range.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Kakoullis is looking to counter punch.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis. #T1#
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
Todd jabs Kakoullis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Todd.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Kakoullis misses.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kakoullis checks a leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Kakoullis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kakoullis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Kakoullis seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Kakoullis avoids it.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with the combination.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakoullis should have avoided that one.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a head kick that Kakoullis semi-blocks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kakoullis.
Todd takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd jabs Kakoullis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd cracks Kakoullis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd slips under a jab.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd scores with the left hand. Kakoullis knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kakoullis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakoullis - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakoullis. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakoullis misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kakoullis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kakoullis throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Kakoullis 's knee.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Kakoullis's leg but Kakoullis calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakoullis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kakoullis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kakoullis throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakoullis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Todd responds with a good body kick, but Kakoullis manages to step out the way in time.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Kakoullis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kakoullis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakoullis throws out a powerful jab.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Todd.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Kakoullis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Todd scores with a three punch combo!
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Kakoullis tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd connects with a right hand. Kakoullis shakes it off.
Kakoullis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kakoullis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
It looks like Kakoullis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakoullis lands with a nice combination. Todd backs away looking to recover.
Kakoullis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Kakoullis moves into the clinch.
Kakoullis tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Kakoullis counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Todd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kakoullis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kakoullis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Kakoullis slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Kakoullis is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kakoullis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kakoullis is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Kakoullis settles back down.
Kakoullis throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Todd misses with a hook to the body
and Kakoullis counters with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kakoullis coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Todd lands a body shot. #T2#
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Kakoullis.
Todd moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
That kick from Kakoullis tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakoullis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kakoullis defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kakoullis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
You can see that Todd has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kakoullis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakoullis 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Kakoullis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kakoullis misses its intended target.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.#T4#
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kakoullis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Kakoullis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a nice hook to Kakoullis's body. Kakoullis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakoullis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Kakoullis.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R4#
Todd missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis feints a jab promting Todd to slip. Kakoullis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Todd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Todd catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakoullis under the eye.
Todd delivers a nice body kick.
Todd throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Kakoullis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Todd throws a low kick but Kakoullis avoids it.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.#CL#
Kakoullis clinches. #BC2#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Kakoullis backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd feints and then cracks Kakoullis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kakoullis down.
Todd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a nice body kick.
Todd delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd connects with a right hand. Kakoullis shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Kakoullis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
A leg kick checked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.
Todd moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Kakoullis needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
That kick from Kakoullis tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Kakoullis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd motions for Kakoullis to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Kakoullis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kakoullis misses the jab.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark!
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Todd lands with a straight right. Kakoullis didn't see that one coming.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick. #T1#
Kakoullis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakoullis tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakoullis. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kakoullis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Todd ducks right into an uppercut from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd throws a leg kick but Kakoullis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
Kakoullis throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakoullis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakoullis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Kakoullis down.
Kakoullis lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Todd.
Kakoullis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd feints a jab promting Kakoullis to slip. Todd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kakoullis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
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!
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Todd.
Kakoullis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kakoullis counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakoullis counters with a good, hard body kick but Todd shrugs it off.
Kakoullis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sotiris Kakoullis.
Well Kakoullis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Sotiris Kakoullis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 265: Hess vs Parker
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Obliteratii scoring well with a low kick there.
Obliteratii misses with a series of wild punches.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Obliteratii cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
Obliteratii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obliteratii misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Obliteratii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Obliteratii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obliteratii lands a jab to Todd's midsection.#T1#
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Obliteratii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body
letting Todd counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Obliteratii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii throws a good cross that connects.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Obliteratii's torso.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd misses the jab.
That kick from Obliteratii tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii slips a jab from Todd.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obliteratii checks it well.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Obliteratii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Todd moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Todd.
Todd throws a lazy body kick
letting Obliteratii counter with a right hand.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks.
Todd moves out of range as Obliteratii throws a body kick. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Obliteratii in his tracks momentarily.
Obliteratii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obliteratii. That did some damage!
Obliteratii misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Obliteratii 's knee.
Todd walks into a jab.
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Obliteratii's shoulder, as Obliteratii tries to avoid the shot.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Obliteratii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obliteratii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd takes a swing at Obliteratii's ribcage but misses. #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!
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Obliteratii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Obliteratii throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Obliteratii takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Todd tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obliteratii misses with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Obliteratii ducks down to avoid it.
Obliteratii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A left lands for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with a hook. Obliteratii ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Todd throws a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obliteratii scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
Todd slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd cracks Obliteratii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obliteratii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Obliteratii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Obliteratii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Obliteratii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Obliteratii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Obliteratii throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd cracks Obliteratii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Todd lands.
Obliteratii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii tries to clinch up.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obliteratii.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii blocks a leg kick.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Obliteratii settles back down.
Obliteratii slips under a jab from Todd.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd cracks the inside of Obliteratii's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Todd thumps Obliteratii with a low kick.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Obliteratii misses.
Todd throws out a counter right but Obliteratii avoids it with no problem.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses
and Todd counters with a solid body kick.
Obliteratii takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is getting worse.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromObliteratii.
Todd throws a front kick that sends Obliteratii stumbling back into the cage.
Obliteratii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Todd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Todd duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Obliteratii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd swings for the body but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Obliteratii slips under a jab.
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Obliteratii's front leg but catches the back leg as Obliteratii tries to avoid it.
Obliteratii wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Obliteratii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
A right-left combo lands from Todd.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd ducks right into an uppercut from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obliteratii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obliteratii cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.#T1#
Obliteratii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obliteratii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obliteratii. That did some damage!
Todd misses with a straight right.
Obliteratii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Obliteratii blocks a leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Todd throws a jab when Obliteratii was well out of range.
Obliteratii thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a left and a right that stings Obliteratii. #CUT2#
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obliteratii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Obliteratii cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obliteratii misses with a hook
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd moves forwards but Obliteratii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Obliteratii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obliteratii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Obliteratii with a jab.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obliteratii looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target.
Obliteratii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Obliteratii walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
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!
Todd looks to land a body kick but Obliteratii moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd stuns Obliteratii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Obliteratii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obliteratii blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Obliteratii swinging wildly here.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obliteratii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
A low kick from Obliteratii misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliteratii moves away.#T1#
Todd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Obliteratii counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Obliteratii misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii lands a lovely overhand right.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Todd.
Obliteratii scores with a shot to the body.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that misses.
Todd avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obliteratii's sensitive parts.
Obliteratii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd. #T2#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii misses with a few strikes there.
Obliteratii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Obliteratii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obliteratii there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Obliteratii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obliteratii lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Obliteratii throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Obliteratii looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obliteratii throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Obliteratii only half commits.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd misses with a wild combination.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obliteratii checks the leg kick.
Obliteratii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Obliteratii works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd looks to land a combination but Obliteratii avoids it well.
Obliteratii misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Obliteratii 's knee.
Obliteratii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Obliteratii motions for Todd to come forward. Obliteratii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
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!
Obliteratii darts in trying to clinch
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd avoids the body shot from Obliteratii.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Obliteratii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obliteratii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Obliteratii does it's job there.
Todd slips a jab from Obliteratii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a nice body punch.
Obliteratii misses with a looping right.
Todd cracks Obliteratii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Obliteratii avoids it.
Todd lands a head shot.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd thuds his right hand into Obliteratii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obliteratii tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd blocks a head kick by Obliteratii.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obliteratii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd cracks Obliteratii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Obliteratii darts in trying to clinch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zeus Obliteratii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obliteratii takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Jeez, Zeus Obliteratii's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd takes a swing at Obliteratii's ribcage but misses.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd misses with a hook.
Obliteratii swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Obliteratii misses the shot to the body.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii digs a good hook to Todd's body. #T3#
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd unleashes a big counter combination but Obliteratii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Obliteratii's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Obliteratii throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd slips a straight right by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Obliteratii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obliteratii throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Obliteratii misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Obliteratii wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body shot.
Obliteratii with a nice cross.
Obliteratii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obliteratii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obliteratii tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd counters with a body kick.
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.
Todd throws a right and a left that Obliteratii avoids nicely.
Obliteratii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rockmeteller Todd.
Well Todd 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd! Rockmeteller Todd retains his middleweight title!
Rockmeteller Todd spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Bashorov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bashorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bashorov 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.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov fails to land the takedown.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov lands a jab to the nose.
Bashorov digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bashorov.
Todd throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Bashorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Bashorov sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bashorov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Bashorov's leg but Bashorov calmly moves out of range.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Todd lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Bashorov misses the jab.#T3#
Bashorov misses with a two punch combination.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov moved away.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Todd.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Bashorov misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bashorov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov scores with a one two! Todd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov jabs at Todd's body.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Bashorov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bashorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Todd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Todd continues to drive forward.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Bashorov.
Bashorov swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Todd.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bashorov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bashorov throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bashorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bashorov connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Todd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bashorov misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd slips under a jab.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Bashorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashorov checks the leg kick.
A big left from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Bashorov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashorov is just out of range.
Todd feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bashorov if he has to take too many more of those.
Bashorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Bashorov scores with a nice head shot.
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throws a low kick but Bashorov moves out of range easily.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Bashorov throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Bashorov should have avoided that one.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashorov moves away.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming. #T4#
Bashorov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bashorov takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bashorov throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Bashorov sees coming a mile off.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov 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#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bashorov!
Todd cracks a nice hook into Bashorov's ribs.
Bashorov works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bashorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd slips a jab from Bashorov.
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!
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Bashorov finds it's way through Todd's defenses. #T1#
Todd throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Bashorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bashorov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Todd! #ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Bashorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Bashorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bashorov looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todd slips nicely into half guard.
Bashorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bashorov checks it well.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bashorov throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashorov slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Bashorov.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Bashorov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
Bashorov cracks Todd with a good jab.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Bashorov moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Todd.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick but Bashorov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Bashorov punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bashorov misses with a shot to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bashorov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bashorov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashorov works over Todd with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bashorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd works Bashorov's body with a nice hook.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bashorov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bashorov drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Todd moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov throws a counter combo.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Todd slips a straight right by Bashorov.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
A shot to the body from Todd misses #TD2#
so Bashorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bashorov stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bashorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bashorov working some strikes from top position.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bashorov is continuing to stall.
Bashorov looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bashorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
Bashorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bashorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Todd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bashorov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Todd, into his guard. #REVB#
Bashorov content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bashorov is in close to Todd's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bashorov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: EVO 256: Hess vs Traylor
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Shota throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd slips under a jab.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Shota misses with a hook.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.#T1#
Shota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Shota lands an overhand right.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Shota.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shota lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Todd misses. #T2#
Todd tries to work over Shota's front leg with a kick but Shota checks it.
Shota lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Shota lands.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Shota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Todd looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Shota tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd scores with a leg kick. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Shota blocks the leg kick.
Shota moves away from the strike by Todd.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shota on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Shota lands with a good body shot.
Shota misses the jab.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd moves out of range as Shota strikes.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Shota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shota throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Shota has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Todd. #T1#
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head.
Shota blocks a body shot from Todd.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Shota with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota slips a jab from Todd.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Shota lands the left hand.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shota has time to react.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota lands a head shot.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Shota's leg but Shota calmly moves out of range.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws a good cross that connects.
Shota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota scores with a hook.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Shota takes one to the side of the head.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Todd misses.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Todd pushes Shota away with a front kick.
Todd tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shota has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Shota's head.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Shota misses.
Todd tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Shota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shota lands an overhand right.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd cracks Shota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shota.
Todd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Shota blocks the low kick.
Todd avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota checks a low kick from Todd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Shota tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Shota moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shota misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota lands with a cross.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shota throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Shota jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd jabs Shota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Todd with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Shota down. #T3#
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Shota scores with a jab to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shota blocks a jab.
Shota tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Shota misses.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Todd throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Shota moves into the clinch.
Shota scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Todd is defending well for now.
Shota lands an elbow inside.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adrian Shota just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Shota misses with a body shot.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shota misses with a straight right. #T1#
Shota throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shota's hands.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota lands the left hand.#T2#
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Todd cracks the inside of Shota's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd clobbers Shota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
A jab from Shota misses.
Todd checks a low kick from Shota.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota. #T3#
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Shota misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shota misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses the body punch
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd slips a jab from Shota.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shota misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd had his way with Adrian Shota in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd throws the left hand but Shota avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shota misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd thuds his right hand into Shota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Shota feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Todd pushes him away.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd moves away from the strike by Shota.
Shota moves away from the strike by Todd.
A big left from Todd misses.
Shota jabs at Todd's body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.#T3#
Todd missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shota takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Shota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shota slips a jab from Todd.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Todd misses.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota moves away from the strike by Todd.
Shota slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.#T4#
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shota throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Shota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Shota moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Todd misses with a combination
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shota throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Shota only half commits.
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rockmeteller Todd.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rockmeteller Todd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.

Event: EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Quin cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quin.
Quin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quin shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Quin. #TD2#
Quin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
Todd gets back to half guard.
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Quin is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Quin wants to take a breather but Todd is having none of it.
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Quin is very close to passing his half guard.
Quin trying to control the pace.
Todd is looking to control Quin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Quin is trying to control the action in half guard but Todd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quin is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quin is trying for a kimura here. Todd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Quin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Quin!
An out of breath Matt Quin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein slips a jab from Todd.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Wein connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd tests Wein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wein throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Wein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wein.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wein finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Wein lands.
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!
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wein motions for Todd to come forward. Wein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down.
Todd slips under a jab.
Wein lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wein lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Wein lands the left hand.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Wein jabs at Todd's body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Todd throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand. #T4#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Todd misses.
Wein lands a jab-cross combination.
Wein lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids it.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wein's knee momentarily.
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wein is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Wein with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein blocks the body kick.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wein is able to avoid easily.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming. #T3#
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wein will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Wein misses.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wein slips under a jab from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd works Wein's body with a nice hook.
Wein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Wein avoids the body shot from Todd.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wein misses with a leg kick.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Todd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Wein lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Todd throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein slips a jab from Todd.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range. #T2#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Todd.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Wein cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
Todd throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Todd thumps Wein with a low kick.
That kick from Wein tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Todd blocks it well.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wein, as that shot connected.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Todd slips under a jab.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Wein shrugs it off though.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Todd cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Wein settles back down.
Wein lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd lands with a cross.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wein staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Wein down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein checks a low kick from Todd.
It seemed like Wein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Wein misses with a hook
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wein misses.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range. #T1#
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Wein.
Wein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Wein's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Todd throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Wein gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Wein off the cage and back into range.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Wein cracks the inside of Todd's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Todd down.
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein avoids the head kick by Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Wein thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wein's knee momentarily.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Wein down.
Wein staying out of range there.
Todd avoids the head kick by Wein.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Todd swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Todd tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Todd thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Wein should have avoided that one.
Todd is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Nice uppercut lands for Wein. That snapped Todd's head back.
Wein lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rockmeteller Todd.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
After the fight, Rockmeteller Todd 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 243: Tires vs Hess
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Renato tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a left hand
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Renato's coach down at Elite Burn was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Renato lands a body shot. #T1#
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Renato lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd moves forwards but Renato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Renato checks it.
Todd is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Renato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Todd down.
Renato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Renato manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato. #T2#
Renato throws a one two combo.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Renato on the side of the head.
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd pushes Renato away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
Renato defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Renato's head.#T3#
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Renato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Renato moves into the clinch.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
Renato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Renato tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Renato scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Renato to work.
Todd blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Renato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Renato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd cracks Renato with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
Todd blocking some punches.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd blocks a body shot from Renato.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Renato's head.
Renato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato trying to stall but Todd improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Renato ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Renato down.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Renato in his tracks momentarily.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Renato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato lands with a right hand.
Renato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Todd down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Renato misses.
Renato checks a leg kick.#T1#
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Todd.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Renato is predictable there
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
Todd lands the left hand.
That kick from Todd tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
Renato throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Renato counters by moving into the clinch.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Renato misses with some punches.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Renato controls his hands.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Renato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renato.
Renato misses with some punches.
Tiago Renato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Renato in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd with a jab.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renato's hands.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd works Renato's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renato.
Renato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd slips under a jab from Renato.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Renato looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Todd misses with a jab to the body
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Renato cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato with a hook.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Todd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Todd misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd punishes Renato's body with a nice straight punch.
Renato misses with a two punch combination.
Todd avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Renato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renato gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renato under the eye.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato wants to counter with a clinch but Todd pushes him away.#T1#
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato avoids the body shot from Todd.
A little jabbing left from Renato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato. #T2#
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Renato misses.
A big left from Renato misses.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renato throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Renato thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd lands with a cross.
Renato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd. #T3#
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Renato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato scores with a kick to the body.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Renato slips under a jab.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws a low kick but Renato moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renato! But no joy.
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Renato.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Renato's leg but Renato calmly moves out of range.
Renato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Renato tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Todd cracks Renato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
A jab from Todd misses.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Renato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
It seemed like Renato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato avoids the body shot from Todd.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Renato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Renato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Todd misses with the body kick
and Renato counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Renato scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato slips under a jab from Todd.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd misses the jab.
Renato moves away from the strike by Todd.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.#T3#
Renato tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
That kick from Renato tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renato wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark!
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Renato staying out of range there.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Renato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Renato.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Renato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Todd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renato counters with a crisp hook 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!
Renato misses with a head kick.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renato was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Renato misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd had his way with Tiago Renato in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Todd misses.
Renato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Renato lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Renato ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renato is able to avoid easily.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato lands a head kick!
Renato connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Todd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
Todd jabs at Renato's body.
Renato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Renato slips under a jab from Todd.
Nice cross by Renato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Renato moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Renato, as that shot connected.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Renato.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd misses with a looping right.#T3#
Renato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renato just manages to avoid it.
Renato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Renato settles back down.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd thumps Renato with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Renato's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Todd lands the left hand.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Todd catches Renato right on the button with a cross.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Renato defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd is looking to slow Renato down with leg kicks.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Renato is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiago Renato.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd retains his middleweight title!
Rockmeteller Todd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 441
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munalukko throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Munalukko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munalukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munalukko scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd tries a low kick but Munalukko avoids it.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Munalukko moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Munalukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd feints and then cracks Munalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munalukko down.
Munalukko slips a jab from Todd.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Munalukko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Munalukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Munalukko throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Munalukko swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Munalukko. That snapped Todd's head back.
Munalukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd misses with a low kick as Munalukko jumps back.
Munalukko is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot by Todd.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munalukko in his tracks.
Munalukko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munalukko scores with a body shot.
Munalukko wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Munalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Munalukko punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd misses with a hook
and Munalukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Munalukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Munalukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munalukko's head.
Munalukko digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munalukko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Munalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munalukko's sensitive parts.
Todd keeps Munalukko at a distance using the push kick.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Munalukko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Todd misses the jab.
Munalukko walks into a left hand.
Munalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Munalukko's ribs.
Munalukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
A shot to the body from Munalukko misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Munalukko was not able to check.
Nice body kick from Munalukko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Munalukko with an uppercut!
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Munalukko.#T4#
Munalukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munalukko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a three punch combo that has Munalukko backing up. Munalukko nods at Todd to acknowledge the strikes.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
Munalukko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Munalukko checks a leg kick.
Munalukko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munalukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Munalukko tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd throws out a counter right but Munalukko avoids it with no problem.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Munalukko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munalukko throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munalukko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Munalukko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munalukko clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Munalukko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munalukko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munalukko if he has to take too many more of those.
Munalukko lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Munalukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munalukko blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Munalukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Munalukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munalukko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd cracks the inside of Munalukko's front leg.
Todd pushes Munalukko away with a front kick.
Munalukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Munalukko slips a straight right by Todd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Munalukko steps away.
Nice shot by Todd.
Munalukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munalukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Munalukko should have avoided that one. #T2#
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd cracks Munalukko with a good jab.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Munalukko off the cage and back into range.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko lands a slapping body shot.
Munalukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Munalukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munalukko blocks the body kick.
Munalukko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Munalukko scores with a decent looking hook.
Munalukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Munalukko tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Munalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munalukko misses with a straight left.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Munalukko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Munalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munalukko looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munalukko's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Munalukko shrugs it off though.
Munalukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munalukko with a body shot.
Munalukko tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Munalukko motions for Todd to come forward. Munalukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Munalukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd scores with a jab. Munalukko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Munalukko moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munalukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munalukko.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munalukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Munalukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko throws a lazy body kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Munalukko looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Munalukko connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Munalukko looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munalukko.
Munalukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munalukko throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd avoids the body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munalukko misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Munalukko throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Munalukko only half commits.
Todd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Munalukko moves out of range as Todd strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd pushes Munalukko away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd connects with a jab.
Todd lunges at Munalukko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munalukko's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice body punch from Munalukko.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Munalukko slips the punch.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Munalukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Munalukko misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munalukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Munalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Munalukko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munalukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Munalukko settles back down.
Munalukko throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Munalukko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Munalukko.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Munalukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munalukko throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Munalukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Munalukko does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko scores with a nice strike.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munalukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munalukko swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Munalukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd moves out of range as Munalukko strikes.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Munalukko misses with a body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Munalukko is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Munalukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munalukko lands a jab to the nose.
Todd thumps Munalukko with a low kick.
Todd misses with a hook.
Munalukko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Munalukko moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Munalukko looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munalukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd misses with a left hand
letting Munalukko counter with a right hand.
Munalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd checks the leg kick.#T4#
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Munalukko misses its intended target.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munalukko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with a hook. Munalukko ducked under it nicely.
Munalukko drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd scores with the left hand. Munalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Munalukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.
Munalukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Munalukko's head but Munalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rockmeteller Todd just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Todd connects with a leg kick. Munalukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
A lazy body kick from Todd
and Munalukko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Munalukko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Munalukko misses with a hook to the body
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Munalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munalukko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Munalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Munalukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd misses with a hook. Munalukko ducked under it nicely.
Todd thuds a left hand into Munalukko's body.
Munalukko looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munalukko.
Munalukko tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munalukko's sensitive parts.
Munalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd throws the left hand but Munalukko avoids the punch easily.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range. #T2#
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Munalukko misses the jab.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munalukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd slips a straight right by Munalukko.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munalukko. That did some damage!
Munalukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munalukko.
Munalukko tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Munalukko misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Todd lands a jab to Munalukko's midsection.
A combination from Munalukko does no damage.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd misses with a hook
and Munalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Munalukko.
Munalukko blocks a jab.
Munalukko tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munalukko.
Jab from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munalukko. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Todd.
Munalukko misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Munalukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Munalukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Munalukko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munalukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Munalukko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Todd manages to circle out of the way.
Todd cracks the inside of Munalukko's front leg.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munalukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munalukko moves out of range as Todd strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Munalukko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Munalukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd moves forwards but Munalukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd moves away from the strike by Munalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Munalukko throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Munalukko down.
Munalukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.#T1#
A left lands for Todd.
Munalukko slips a jab from Todd.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Munalukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munalukko throws a leg kick
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munalukko misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Munalukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Munalukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Make Munalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd catches Munalukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Todd tenderised Munalukko's leg. Munalukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
Munalukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munalukko misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Munalukko was not able to check.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munalukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munalukko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Munalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
A big left from Todd misses.
Munalukko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munalukko feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munalukko misses with a hook.
Todd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Munalukko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Munalukko punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Todd misses. #T4#
Munalukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a lunging right hand
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munalukko. Munalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Munalukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses the jab.
Munalukko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munalukko's head.
Todd thuds a left hand into Munalukko's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rockmeteller Todd.
Well Todd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A less than humble Rockmeteller Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EVO 237: Hunt vs Todd
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Todd moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunt - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunt. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd checks a low kick from Hunt.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todd cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Todd.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
A big right from Hunt misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.
A jab from Hunt misses. #T2#
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd throws a lazy body kick
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hunt.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hunt jabs at Todd's body.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd checks a low kick from Hunt.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Hunt digs a good hook to Todd's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt pushes Todd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Hunt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Todd.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.#T1#
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Todd. #T2#
Hunt misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd lands with a nice body kick.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hunt takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Todd cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Todd defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.#T4#
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Todd.
That kick from Todd tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Todd jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.#T1#
Hunt tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunt. Todd shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hunt throws a body kick that misses
and Todd counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
Todd tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Todd's head back.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Todd works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Todd connects with the punch.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Todd misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
Hunt throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Hunt motions for Todd to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt jabs at Todd's body.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Todd thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Todd catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Hunt looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Todd sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Nice shot by Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it. #T4#
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt checks a low kick from Todd.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Todd lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Todd if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
A cross from Todd lands.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Todd misses the jab.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Todd's head back.
Hunt throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#T1#
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Hunt feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Hunt lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
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!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt checks a low kick from Todd.#T3#
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todd circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt wants to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Todd cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
That kick from Todd tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rockmeteller Todd.
I've got Todd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd is the new middleweight champion!
Rockmeteller Todd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Phol Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.

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