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Event: Showdown In The Downtown #6     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Vershinin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vershinin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vershinin tries to bum rush NKone with a series of wild strikes but NKone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw.
NKone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Vershinin catches NKone right on the button with a cross.#TD#
NKone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vershinin !
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone controlling the position from side mount.
NKone's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
NKone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vershinin for as long as he can get away with.
NKone working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Vershinin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vershinin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked NKone off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
NKone trying to control the hands but Vershinin won't let him.
Vershinin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Vershinin keeps control of the position as NKone tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
NKone just trying to survive but Vershinin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vershinin 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
NKone tries to roll but Vershinin sticks to his back.
Vershinin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vershinin keeps control of the position easily here as NKone tries to buck him off.
Vershinin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vershinin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vershinin is continuing to stall.
NKone trying to control the position but Vershinin manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Vershinin has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vershinin 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vershinin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Vershinin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makar Vershinin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vershinin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Vershinin misses with a straight left.
Vershinin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NKone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vershinin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vershinin avoids the body shot from NKone.
Vershinin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NKone.
Vershinin lands with a kick to the ribs.
NKone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
NKone takes a swing at Vershinin 's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Vershinin .
NKone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vershinin .
NKone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
NKone is looking to wear down Vershinin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
NKone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vershinin misses with a straight right.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
NKone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vershinin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
NKone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vershinin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
NKone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
NKone is working for takedown but Vershinin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vershinin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone tries to work over Vershinin 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Vershinin controls the action.
Vershinin misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vershinin .
Vershinin lands a shoulder strike.
NKone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vershinin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vershinin misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone takes an elbow to the forehead.
NKone misses with a punch on the inside.
Vershinin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
NKone blocks an elbow strike from Vershinin .
Vershinin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone stalling against the cage.
NKone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Vershinin .
Vershinin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vershinin .
Good body shot from NKone.
NKone is trying to break free.
Vershinin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NKone.
NKone has Vershinin pushed against the cage.
NKone scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Vershinin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone cracks Vershinin with a nice body shot.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone has a couple of punches blocked by Vershinin .
A head punch on the inside from Vershinin fails to land.
NKone jumps guard but Vershinin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
NKone managing to block the knees to the body from Vershinin .
Vershinin gets through NKone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vershinin blocks an uppercut.
NKone tries to pull guard but Vershinin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole NKone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Vershinin .
Vershinin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NKone swings wildly with an uppercut but Vershinin uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone stalling the fight. #T4#
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone lands a right hand.
Vershinin lands a nice shot to the body.
NKone misses with some punches.
Vershinin lands an uppercut.
NKone taking a breather.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vershinin lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Vershinin .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vershinin .
NKone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makar Vershinin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
NKone wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makar Vershinin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! NKone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Vershinin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vershinin moves away.
Vershinin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vershinin wants it to stay on the feet.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vershinin moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Vershinin . Those never looked like landing.
Vershinin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vershinin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
NKone tests Vershinin 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone lands with a cross.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone lands a jab.#KD2#
Vershinin drops NKone with a beautiful combination! NKone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vershinin is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
NKone is rocked!
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!
Vershinin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! NKone crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Makar Vershinin !
Makar Vershinin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Ole NKone had this to say: 'I may have lost, but at least I'll get to keep my career earnings this time around! I finally get to earn a damn thing with the fucking leeches off my back!'.

 
Event: Showdown in the Downtown #5     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
NKone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Siegel.
Siegel punishes NKone's body with a nice straight punch.
NKone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siegel throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siegel.
NKone throws a shot to the body.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
NKone misses with a hook to the body
enabling Siegel to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel scores with a hook to the body. NKone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from NKone lands.
NKone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Siegel moved out of range.
NKone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siegel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
NKone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
NKone misses with an uppercut
and Siegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Siegel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Siegel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
That kick from Siegel tenderised NKone's leg. NKone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siegel avoids the body shot from NKone.
Siegel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Siegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Nice shot by Siegel.
Siegel looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
Siegel takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for NKone.
Siegel scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
NKone is rocked!
Siegel cracks NKone with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! NKone falls to his knees and Siegel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Siegel!
An out of breath Benjamin Siegel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ole NKone spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost, but at least I'll get to keep my career earnings this time around! I finally get to earn a damn thing with the fucking leeches off my back!'.

 
Event: AFC #27     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Flanagan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
NKone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily.
NKone managing to control the position. #SUB#
NKone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Flanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and NKone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flanagan has managed to get both his arms back between NKone's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as NKone holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
NKone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
NKone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
NKone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flanagan defends well.
Flanagan looking to sit in guard and control but NKone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
NKone tries to free his leg and advance position but Flanagan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
NKone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flanagan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now NKone has Flanagan in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
NKone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Flanagan postures up in NKone's guard and throws a big left but NKone blocks it. #SUB#
NKone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
NKone managing to control the position.
Flanagan postures up in NKone's guard and throws a big left but NKone blocks it. #SUB#
NKone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NKone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Flanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NKone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Flanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
NKone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily.
NKone keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully.
NKone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flanagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Flanagan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
NKone has his foot on Flanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
NKone pushes a forearm under Flanagan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flanagan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ole NKone!
As Ole NKone got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank my manager Kalle, for not planning to steal all of my career earnings! And to all you money laundering scumbags out there. You better check for me under your bed! Because I will slam a kitchen knife through it and dice your ass!'.

 
Event: AFC #23     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
NKone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takada defends it nicely.
Takada tries to move into range but NKone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NKone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takada takes a jab right on the kisser.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takada as he jumps to the side.
Takada throws a big shot that misses.
NKone throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Takada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
NKone misses with a jab to the body
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Takada's head coaches at Psycho’s Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takada blocks a jab.
NKone throws a shot from downtown. Takada moves away and avoids it.
Takada scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by NKone as he connects with a hook.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by NKone.
Takada throws a hook to the side of NKone's head but NKone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada blocks a jab.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Satoru Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole NKone.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Takada throws a body shot but no joy.
Takada takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Takada does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
NKone misses with a looping left.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Takada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.#T2#
Takada connects with a body shot that sends NKone's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone throws out a loose jab but Takada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NKone misses with a body punch
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada is looking to counter punch.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
NKone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
NKone misses with a lunging right hand
and Takada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Takada finds it's way through NKone's defenses.
Takada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Takada.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada connects with a body shot.
NKone walks into a jab.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takada has time to react.
A jab from Takada does it's job there.
NKone walks into a left hand.
Takada throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
NKone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
NKone is rocked!#T3#
Takada closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops NKone! Takada dives in looking to finish! NKone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satoru Takada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Satoru Takada made sure he mentioned Aspire Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ole NKone was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost, but at least I'll get to keep my career earnings this time around! I finally get to earn a damn thing with the fucking leeches off my back!'.

 
Event: OFC 314: Jah vs Wyatt II     
Date:   Sep 27, 2017
#R1#
Frost lands a jab.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost scores with a hook.
Frost connects with a body shot.
NKone misses with a looping left.
Frost takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
NKone dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
NKone throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost with a hook.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. NKone moves away and avoids it.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but NKone is just out of range.
Frost lands the left hand.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
NKone moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone thuds his shin into the meat of Frost's side.
Frost sizes up NKone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
NKone shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed NKone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
NKone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
NKone misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Frost misses.
NKone thuds a left hand into Frost's body.#TD#
NKone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Frost makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost moves out of range as NKone throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Frost misses with a body shot.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from NKone with a body shot.#T2#
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost thuds a left hand into NKone's body.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Frost tries to get set, NKone tries to push him back and clinch up but Frost manages to avoid the attempt.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Walter Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost with a hook.
NKone slips under a jab from Frost.
NKone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frost manages to circle out of the way.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
NKone lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back. #TD#
NKone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! NKone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
NKone misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
NKone scores with a decent looking hook.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
NKone stuns Frost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but NKone slips the punch.
NKone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
NKone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
NKone is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now NKone has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NKone. #T4#
NKone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on NKone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
NKone blocking some punches.
NKone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
NKone prevents a body shot from Frost.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NKone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Frost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
NKone slips under a jab.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone takes one to the side of the head.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
NKone defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost misses with a straight left.
NKone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Frost takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and NKone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
NKone digs a right hand underneath Frost's ribcage. Frost let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost prevents a body shot from NKone.
NKone trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed NKone into the cage.
NKone blocking some punches. #T1#
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NKone blocks a body shot from Frost.
NKone has a couple of punches blocked by Frost. #BC#
NKone breaks from the clinch.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NKone.
NKone scores with a punch to the head.
Walter Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
NKone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NKone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
NKone moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost throws a hook to the side of NKone's head but NKone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Frost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
NKone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frost misses with a hook.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost jabs NKone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. NKone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NKone misses the body punch
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
NKone misses with a right hand
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost lands a jab.
NKone digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Jab, jab by NKone - just one landing.
NKone with a jab.
NKone slips under a jab from Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. NKone should have avoided that one.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. NKone moves away and avoids it.
Frost misses with a body shot. #T4#
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NKone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
NKone throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost checks the leg kick.
Frost blocks a low kick nicely.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from NKone with a body shot.
NKone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole NKone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Frost misses.
NKone swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost digs a good body shot into NKone's ribs.
Good shot there by Frost.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! NKone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
NKone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frost misses the jab.
NKone lands a jab to the nose.
Frost moves out of range of the body kick from NKone.
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
NKone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NKone throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Frost misses.
NKone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps NKone's head back.
NKone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
NKone moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
NKone throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
NKone misses with a hook to the body
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from NKone misses.
A nice side step and Frost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
NKone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
NKone misses with a low kick.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost scores with the left hand. NKone knows he should have avoided that one.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost throws out a loose jab but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone misses with the combination.
Frost misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
NKone misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
NKone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Frost.
A big left from NKone misses.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Walter Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Frost throws a right and a left that NKone avoids nicely.
NKone avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. NKone eats them both and turns towards Frost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frost swings and misses with a hook 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!
NKone with a jab.#T4#
Frost lands with a good body shot.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Frost misses.
Frost digs a good hook to NKone's body.
A jab from NKone finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
A big right from Frost misses.
NKone lands a nice looking body shot.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
NKone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for NKone.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Frost!
Walter Frost really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodlust Horde Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 
Event: OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield     
Date:   Sep 06, 2017
#R1#
Less keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Less looks to land a right hand but NKone moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that NKone 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.
Less lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Less blocks a jab.
NKone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Less looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Less takes a body punch but keeps moving.
NKone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
NKone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Less.
Less tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Less works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
NKone stalls.
NKone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Less up against the cage.
NKone receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Less with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
NKone is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from NKone.
Less blocks a body shot from NKone.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch.
Less working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by NKone.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Less lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from NKone.
NKone tries a knee to the head but Less blocks it.
NKone controlling the action here for a moment.
Less managing to block the knees to the body from NKone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
Less lands with a right to the head.
Less lands a knee to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Less lands an elbow that stopped NKone in his tracks for a moment.
NKone avoids the elbow strike from Less, against the cage.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Less lands a right hand.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
NKone scores with a shoulder strike.
Less throws a blind hook that connects with the side of NKones head.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
NKone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Less working NKone over with knees to the body.
NKone is trying to push Less away but Less has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
NKone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Less lands a right hand.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Less controls the action.
Less scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Less tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Less lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NKone taking a breather.
Less tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NKone avoids it.
NKone tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Less tries to land knees in the clinch but NKone avoids the damage to the body.
Less with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Less's elbow.
NKone looking to slow down the pace here.
Less landing knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NKone wants to stall.
Less lands an elbow that stopped NKone in his tracks for a moment.
Less misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NKone. #T4#
Less lands a left hand.
Less lands a left hand.
NKone lands a body punch.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NKone is defending well for now.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Less controls his hands.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Less blocks a body shot from NKone.
NKone lands with a left to the head.
NKone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Less avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.
NKone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Less misses with a knee strike.
Less working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Less defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NKone.
NKone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Less wants to clinch up but NKone keeps it at a distance.
Less looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
NKone is fighting to break Less's control of his arms but Less is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
NKone wants to control from the top but Less keeps moving.
NKone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone throwing strikes from guard but Less blocks nicely.
Less is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
NKone trying to control but Less is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
NKone lands with a slapping head kick.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Less looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Less staying out of range there.
Less moves forwards but NKone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NKone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
NKone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
NKone punishes Less's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
NKone misses with a jab to the body
and Less counters with a leg kick.
NKone swings for the body but Less moves out of range.
Less buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Less walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. NKone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
NKone throws a hook but Less avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Less throws a chopping leg kick but NKone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
NKone with the counter takedown but Less avoids it easily.
Less is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?
NKone lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Less misses #TD2#
and NKone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Less wants to control but NKone is keeping busy.
Less is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Less wants to control but NKone is keeping busy. #T3#
Ground and pound from NKone.
NKone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Less is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Less is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Less tries to get to full guard but NKone has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone is thwarting Less's attempts to control the position.
NKone wants to control but Less is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Less wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. NKone connects with a nice short shot to Less's temple.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Less is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Less gets back to full guard.
Less trying to control the position.
Less is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone advances to half guard.
NKone is just content to waste time from the top position. Less takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
NKone throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
NKone drops his hands momentarily and Less takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
NKone throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
NKone misses with the body kick
and Less counters with a nice leg kick.
Less looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Less at a distance.
Less tries to move into range but NKone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NKone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Less lands a straight punch to the body, keeping NKone at a distance.
NKone misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Less misses its target.
Less avoids the body shot from NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Less closes the distance and clinches.
Less throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Less working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
NKone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Less lands a right hand that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Less lands with a light punch inside.
Less lands a right hand.
NKone is looking to control Less's arms but Less gets an underhook and turns him. Now NKone has his back to the cage.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NKone avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Less misses with a knee strike.
NKone looking to slow down the pace here.
NKone avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Less.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by NKone.
Less lands an elbow that stopped NKone in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
NKone blocks an uppercut.
Less landing knees to the body.
NKone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Less avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for NKone.
Less throws an elbow but it misses.
Less pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
NKone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
NKone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Less up against the cage.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone swings wildly with an uppercut but Less uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Less working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Less misses with some punches.
NKone looking to slow down the pace here.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Less tries a knee to the head but NKone blocks it.
Less misses with the head strike.
NKone blocks an elbow strike from Less.
NKone trying to land knees to the body.
NKone tries a knee to the head but Less blocks it.
Less pushes NKone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
NKone avoids a wild elbow strike from Less.
NKone takes a knee right on the jaw! #T4#
Less lands an elbow inside that NKone shrugs off.
Less using the Thai plumb to throw knees but NKone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Less trying to land knees to the body.
Less lands a nice knee to the body.
NKone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to NKone's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
Less doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Less lands an elbow that stopped NKone in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from NKone.
NKone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Less lands a left hand that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to NKone's face. #ROC#
NKone is rocked!
Less lands with a light punch inside.
NKone is still on wobbly legs! Can Less finish him?
Nice elbow from Less.
Less lands with a light punch inside.
Less unloads with a big right hand that wobbles NKone! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Less is unloading with more strikes now! NKone drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Name Less!
Our winner, Name Less, 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: AD473: Outside The Box     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone scores with a sloppy right hand. Yaj should have avoided that one.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - NKone circles away.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.#TD#
Yaj gets the takedown into side control.
NKone is trying to control Yaj's posture but Yaj avoids it.
NKone is looking to reverse the position.
NKone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yaj cracks NKone with a big elbow.
I wouldn't like to be where NKone is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Yaj frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yaj cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yaj is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yaj controlling his opponent.
Yaj trying to control but NKone is having none of it.
NKone is trying to escape the mount.
Yaj thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
NKone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yaj misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Yaj breaks from NKone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
NKone is trying desperately to improve position.
NKone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yaj tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yaj misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yaj cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yaj throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yaj breaks from NKone's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
NKone is rocked!#T3#
NKone wants to hold on but Yaj pushes him away.
NKone is still in real trouble! Can Yaj finish him?
NKone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yaj lands a heavy shot. That's hurt NKone! Yaj sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless NKone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 
Event: AD465: Nobody's perfect     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1##TD2#
NKone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
NKone won't allow Hays to sweep him here.
NKone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
NKone is stalling in the full guard.
NKone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hays is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
NKone wants to control but Hays is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
NKone gets back to full guard.
NKone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hays's guard. #REVB#
Hays keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
NKone passes Hays's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
NKone controlling the action here. #T2#
Hays is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
NKone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hays gets back to full guard.
Hays looking to hit a scissor sweep but NKone is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Hays's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hays manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. NKone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
NKone has a closed guard, preventing Hays from standing up.
NKone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hays throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NKone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
NKone is looking for a triangle but Hays pushes his legs off easily.
Hays seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
NKone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
NKone keeping moving, preventing Hays from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
NKone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hays is aware though and is defending well.
Hays with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Hays gets to his feet. NKone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
NKone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hays.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hays misses with a leg kick.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hays defends it well.
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hays misses with a body kick.
NKone lands a jab to Hays's midsection.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
Hays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NKone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hays in his tracks.
NKone blocks a low kick nicely.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hays manages to avoid it.
Hays was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hays misses.
Hays steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hays throws out the jab.
Hays on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hays takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
NKone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NKone tried to score with a low kick but Hays checks it.#T1#
NKone lands a nice hook to Hays's body. Hays takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Hays.
Hays throws a chopping leg kick but NKone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
NKone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
NKone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hays.
NKone moves forwards but Hays connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hays throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and NKone counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays lands a shoulder strike.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone trying to stall but Hays improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hays.
Hays throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Hays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hays lands a high kick! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Hays misses
and NKone counters with a stiff right hand.
NKone lands with a shot to the body.
Ole NKone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NKone scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hays.
NKone misses with a straight left.
Hays checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for NKone.
A good leg kick by NKone. #CL#
Hays clinches up against the cage.
NKone has Hays pressed against the cage.
NKone taking a breather.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
NKone stalls.
Hays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt NKone or not. #T3#
Hays cracks NKone with a nice body shot.#BC#
Hays breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hays has managed to clinch.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NKone just leaning against Hays, taking a breather.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Hays is leaning against NKone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hays digs a right hand into NKone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on NKone's gas tank.
NKone is breathing heavily.
Hays prevents NKone from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
A short right from Hays.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hays.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
NKone stalling in the clinch but Hays improves position.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
NKone is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NKone is still on wobbly legs! Can Hays finish him?
A body shot lands from Hays.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hays dips a shoulder and cracks NKone with a mighty uppercut! NKone falls back against the cage and Hays unloads with a barrage of strikes! NKone is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hays screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Hays!
Micah Hays managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.

 
Event: AD458: Blessed scarface     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone misses with a hook to the body
and Haigh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Haigh throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone tries to counter with a takedown but Haigh is quick to defend against it.
NKone slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and NKone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
NKone scores with a sloppy right hand. Haigh should have avoided that one.
NKone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
NKone blocks a head kick by Haigh.
NKone's corner calls for a 1-2. NKone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
NKone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haigh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NKone.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haigh.
Haigh throws a predictable looking body shot
and NKone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Haigh is out of range. #T1#
Haigh lands with a thumping leg kick.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Haigh throws a nice looking combination but NKone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
NKone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
NKone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
NKone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
NKone takes a swing at Haigh's ribcage but misses.
Haigh slips a straight right by NKone.
Haigh misses with a looping left.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haigh was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haigh throws an overhand right that lands on NKone's shoulder, as NKone tries to avoid the shot.
NKone throws a body punch but Haigh moves out of range.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone throws a hook but Haigh avoids it easily.
Haigh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.#T2#
NKone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Haigh needs to keep his hands up - NKone had a free shot at his head there.
NKone misses the body punch
and Haigh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone thows a leg kick but Haigh checks it
and Haigh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haigh moves away.
NKone avoids the head kick by Haigh.
Haigh throws a lazy right hand but NKone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from NKone.
Haigh scores with a nice body kick.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
Haigh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haigh connects with a high kick.
Haigh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. NKone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haigh scores with a head kick. NKone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by NKone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of NKone.
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NKone throws a front kick aimed at Haigh's knee but Haigh avoids it well.
Haigh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by NKone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of NKone.
NKone throws a low kick, looking for Haigh's leg but Haigh calmly moves out of range.
NKone blocks a jab.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Haigh's belly button to the back.
Haigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
NKone thuds a left hand into Haigh's body.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Haigh misses with a straight right. #T4#
NKone throws a hook to the side of Haigh's head but Haigh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haigh lunges at NKone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by NKone's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NKone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
NKone lands a right hook to the body.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haigh was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Haigh lands a body shot.
Haigh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haigh's head backwards.
NKone thuds a left hand into Haigh's body.#CL#
NKone rushes Haigh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NKone is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haigh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
NKone tries to work over Haigh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
NKone blocks a head kick by Haigh.
NKone is looking to wear down Haigh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and NKone counters with a takedown into side control.
Haigh can't do much from the bottom here.
NKone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
NKone just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haigh is not content to let NKone control the position.
Haigh tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haigh is letting NKone control him for a moment.
Haigh pushes NKone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, NKone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
NKone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no NKone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
NKone wants to control but Haigh is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NKone advances nicely into full mount.
NKone landing punches.
NKone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haigh's face.
NKone raining down shots from the mount!
NKone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haigh looks a forlorn figure.
NKone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
NKone cracks Haigh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3##SUB#
NKone working for a guillotine from mount but Haigh is in no mood to give up.
Haigh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haigh tries to free his leg and advance position but NKone is retaining full guard.
NKone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haigh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haigh forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Haigh is looking to take a break and control but NKone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NKone trying to control here.
NKone gets back to full guard.
NKone pulls Haigh in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haigh trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haigh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
NKone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haigh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
NKone works Haigh's body with a nice hook.
NKone fails to land the takedown.
NKone avoids the head kick by Haigh.
Haigh ducks right into an uppercut from NKone.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
NKone connects with a nice looking jab.
Haigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haigh misses with a head kick.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NKone jabs Haigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haigh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haigh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
NKone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Haigh moved out of range.
NKone moves into range and connects with a jab.
NKone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haigh circles away quickly and effectively.
NKone misses with a straight right.
Ole NKone is winning the standup battle so far.
NKone jabs Haigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haigh throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haigh can do to turn this around?
Haigh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but NKone circles away quickly and effectively.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haigh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Haigh is just out of range.
Haigh takes one to the side of the head.
NKone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haigh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Haigh thuds his right hand into NKone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Haigh misses #TD#
and NKone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haigh's guard.
NKone stands up over Haigh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
NKone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haigh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haigh being controlled here, momentarily.
NKone scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Haigh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but NKone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haigh keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
NKone passes Haigh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
NKone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haigh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Haigh gets back to full guard.
John Haigh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
NKone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
NKone wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving.
Haigh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
NKone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Haigh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
NKone with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Haigh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. NKone stacks Haigh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by NKone!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well NKone 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
A relieved looking Ole NKone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated John Haigh had this to say: 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.

 
Event: AD453: Konfrontacja     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
NKone misses with a body punch
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
Stein misses with a hook.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone misses the jab.
NKone scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the body from NKone misses
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NKone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
NKone misses with a straight right.
Stein lands a really nice looking cross but NKone seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone lands with a right hand. #T1#
NKone throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein feinted with a counter takedown.
NKone swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws a hook but NKone avoids it easily.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NKone takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
NKone swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Nice shot by NKone.#T2#
Stein moves away from the strike by NKone.
NKone throws a leg kick but Stein moved away.
Stein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
NKone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
NKone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
NKone misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from NKone.
NKone missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Stein jumps guard.
Stein 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.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Stein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stein looking to hit a scissor sweep but NKone is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Stein is looking for a triangle here but NKone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
NKone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stein, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stein is looking to regain half guard here but NKone keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
NKone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
NKone is working Stein over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stein tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone 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#
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Stein avoids the body shot from NKone.
NKone lands with a nice body punch.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone dips to his left and cracks Stein with an uppercut!
A combination from NKone does no damage.
NKone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NKone with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands with a hook. Stein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
NKone throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
NKone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
NKone thuds his right hand into Stein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and NKone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stein's guard.
NKone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Stein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
NKone wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
NKone trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
NKone postures up.
NKone wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
NKone trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Stein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because NKone has passed into half guard!
NKone working Stein over with strikes. #T3#
NKone winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
NKone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
NKone drops an elbow to the side of Stein's head.
Stein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of NKone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take NKone's back!
NKone has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stein.
Stein biding his time, controlling NKone.
Stein keeps control of the position as NKone tries to break free. #T4#
NKone trying to survive by controlling the hands.
NKone is keeping busy.
Stein connects with a big shot to the side of NKone's head.
I really don't envy NKone right now.
Stein landing with strikes. #SUB#
NKone defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
NKone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NKone swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
NKone throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
NKone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone misses with a body shot.
NKone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
NKone throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
NKone swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Stein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Stein is pushing down on NKone's leg trying to pass to half guard. NKone is fighting to maintain full guard but Stein has managed to sneak the leg through.
NKone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stein scores with a couple of nice shots.
NKone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stein is thwarting NKone's attempts to control the position.
Stein is keen to just control but NKone is a slippery customer.
NKone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Stein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NKone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NKone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
NKone wants to get back to full guard.
Stein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ein Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ein Stein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
NKone trying to control but Stein postures up.
Stein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
NKone is pressing down on Stein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
NKone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stein defends it easily.
Stein lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
NKone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
NKone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stein pushes down on NKone's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Stein.
NKone tries to get to full guard but Stein has control of the leg.
Stein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. NKone defending well though.
Stein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
NKone gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as NKone holds on and takes a little breather.
Stein passes NKone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
NKone gets full guard.#T4##SUB2#
NKone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein wants to control from the top but NKone keeps moving.
Stein lands a couple of elbows.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stein stopping the sweep attempt from NKone.
Stein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stein stands up over NKone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
NKone working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
NKone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stein has passed into half guard!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
A very excited looking Ole NKone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: AD446: Flash Pointing     
Date:   May 17, 2017
#R1#
Valente scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Valente coming out on top.
NKone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
NKone blocks a head kick by Valente.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valente lands with a kick to the temple. NKone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valente misses with a head kick.
Valente misses with a hook.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valente defends it well.
NKone throws a good cross that connects.
NKone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valente was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
NKone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valente counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
NKone moves into range and clinches up with Valente.
NKone avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
NKone dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards NKone's brow.
Valente lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
NKone lands a body punch. #BC2#
NKone manages to break the clinch.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valente throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
NKone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valente's sensitive parts.
NKone misses with a body punch
and Valente counters with a stiff right hand.
Valente avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NKone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valente is looking to clinch but NKone is avoiding it.
NKone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valente.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NKone looks to land a left hand but Valente moved out of range nicely.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch but NKone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone circles away from the clinch attempt.
NKone wants to counter the offense by Valente and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Valente clinches with his opponent. #T2#
NKone lands a nice knee to the body.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valente lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NKone tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone stalling in the clinch but Valente improves position.
Valente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NKone avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
NKone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valente seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if NKone can turn it around.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valente is keeping busy.
NKone landing knees to the head.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
NKone stalling in the clinch but Valente improves position.
Valente prevents a body shot from NKone.
NKone tries to land a knee to the head but Valente blocks with his arms.
Valente tries a body shot but NKone blocks it.
NKone looking to stall.
NKone stalls. #T3#
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through NKone's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valente lands with a short shot to the head.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
NKone working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NKone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
NKone swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone lands with a left to the head.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
NKone dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The referee calls for NKone to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valente creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valente lands a body punch.
Valente on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NKone effectively controlling the action here.
Valente pushes NKone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
NKone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valente avoids the body shot from NKone.
Valente jabs NKone right on the nose. NKone blinks but takes it well.
NKone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
NKone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Valente's belly button to the back.
NKone misses with a low kick.
Carlinhos Valente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valente tries to clinch up.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but NKone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valente moves away.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone stuns Valente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valente lands with a cross.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Valente appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Valente has NKone up against the cage in a clinch.
NKone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valente is defending well for now.
Valente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
NKone blocks a body shot from Valente.
Valente lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from NKone.
Come on NKone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valente lands a nice elbow.
Valente tries a body shot but NKone blocks it.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Valente lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from NKone.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
NKone tries to land a knee to the head but Valente blocks with his arms.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body.
NKone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
NKone is stalling here.
Valente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
NKone takes an elbow to the forehead.
NKone avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
NKone connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
Valente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente misses with an elbow over the top.
Valente prevents a body shot from NKone.
Valente lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Valente.
NKone controlling the action here for a moment.
NKone lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Valente.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Valente.
Valente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente. #T3#
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valente or not.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through NKone's defenses.
A short right from Valente.
Valente misses with an elbow over the top.
NKone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NKone.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but NKone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valente lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down NKone.
NKone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
NKone blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente gets through NKone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
NKone looking to throw knees to the head but Valente is blocking nicely. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valente.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valente swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valente tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NKone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from NKone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
NKone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but NKone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Valente.
NKone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlinhos Valente dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Valente throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
NKone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valente rather than just go for the knockout.
NKone cracks a nice hook into Valente's ribs.
Valente lands with a cross.
NKone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
NKone lands a jab to Valente's midsection.
A cross from NKone lands.
Valente throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Valente.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Valente takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - NKone coming out on top.
Valente avoids the body shot from NKone.
NKone jabs Valente right on the nose. Valente blinks but takes it well.
Valente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
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!
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Valente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valente looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Valente misses with a head kick.
NKone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valente. Valente circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valente throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling NKone to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
NKone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
Valente wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from NKone.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone cracks the inside of Valente's front leg.
Valente wants to clinch up but NKone keeps it at a distance.
Valente takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
NKone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valente moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Valente misses the target.#CL#
Valente has managed to clinch.
NKone wants to stall. #T2#
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NKone blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
NKone tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
NKone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valente or not.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from NKone.
NKone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
NKone blocks an uppercut.
NKone blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NKone stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Valente is leaning against NKone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Carlinhos Valente has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valente misses with a body punch.
Valente tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valente.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but NKone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
NKone tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valente as NKone tries to tie him up.
NKone tries to stall but Valente uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NKone avoiding damage.
NKone misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlinhos Valente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente lands an elbow that stopped NKone in his tracks for a moment.
NKone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valente up against the cage.
NKone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valente.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valente avoids it.
NKone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valente has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from NKone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ole NKone.
I think Valente 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlinhos Valente!
A relieved looking Carlinhos Valente thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 
Event: VFA 13     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
NKone walks into a stiff left hand from Gower.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. NKone moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Gower takes the fight into the clinch.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower misses with some punches.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
NKone is pushing Gower up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone. #T1#
A short uppercut from Gower.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gower.
Knees in the clinch landing for NKone.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NKone taking a breather.
NKone misses with a body punch.
Gower lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
NKone is trying to stall.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gower as the two fighters clinch.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
NKone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
NKone tries to land a knee to the head but Gower blocks with his arms.
Gower blocks a body shot from NKone.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NKone digs a right hand into Gower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gower's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Gower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Gower. #T3#
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower blocks a body shot from NKone.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
NKone has Gower pressed against the cage.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
NKone swings wildly with an uppercut but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NKone leaning against his opponent.
NKone slowing the pace effectively.
Gower presses NKone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
NKone taking a breather.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gower is keeping busy.
NKone is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone misses with the head strike.
Gower throws a head punch that misses.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone stalling the fight.
Gower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone works on Gower's body with a couple of short punches.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower swings away with a body shot that misses
and NKone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone slips a straight right by Gower.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gower.
Gower scores with a crisp jab that stopped NKone in his tracks.
NKone circles away from the clinch attempt.
NKone feints the counter takedown.
Gower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gower misses with a body shot
and NKone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Gower is out of range.
Gower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NKone.
NKone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gower.#CL2#
NKone moves into range and clinches up with Gower.#T1#
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
Gower lands a left hand.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
NKone misses with a hook from the clinch.
NKone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gower digs a right hand into NKone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on NKone's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NKone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
NKone tries to stall but Gower uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gower lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
NKone is trying to stall.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone tries to land knees in the clinch but Gower avoids the damage to the body.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
Gower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
Gower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NKone taking a breather.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gower - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Gower.
NKone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gower seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if NKone can turn it around.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
Gower throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
Gower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower blocking some punches.
NKone blocking some punches.
Gower looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gower.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower tries a body shot but NKone blocks it.
NKone tries a knee to the head but Gower blocks it.
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from NKone.
Gower being controlled against the cage.
NKone has had enough of the clinch but Gower keeps him there for the moment.
NKone tries a body shot but Gower blocks it.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone scores with a hook to the body.
NKone blocking some punches.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gower swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Gower throws a lazy uppercut
and NKone counters with a straight right hand.
NKone takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
NKone misses with a straight right.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?
Gower throws a low kick but NKone moves out of range easily.
Gower misses with a shot to the body
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
NKone misses the body punch
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand.
Gower moves out of range as NKone throws a body kick.
Gower wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gower uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gower takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gower lands a right hook to the body.
NKone slips under a jab from Gower.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gower defends it well.#CL#
Gower clinches.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower misses with the head strike.
NKone lands with a light punch inside.
Come on NKone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
A bit of stalling here from NKone.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of NKones head.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
NKone with a knee to the head.
Gower is working NKone over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
Gower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
Gower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NKone backwards. #T3#
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone stalling the fight.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gower can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone is trying to maintain a safe position but Gower gets an underhook and turns NKone into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on NKone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from NKone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gower.
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
NKone stalls.
Gower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ole NKone.
Gower lands a right hook to the body.
NKone tries to move into range but Gower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gower misses the shot to the body.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gower as he avoids it easily.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gower scores with a hook to the body. NKone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Gower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Gower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gower 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Gower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: VFA 11     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1##CL2#
NKone has Gower up against the cage in a clinch.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from NKone.
Gower avoiding damage as NKone throws knees to the body.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gower misses with a body punch.
NKone missing with knees to the body.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NKone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gower in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Gower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
NKone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower blocks a body shot from NKone. #BC2#
NKone breaks from the clinch.
Gower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeff Gower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gower.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Gower misses with a body shot.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
NKone works the jab nicely.#CL#
Gower clinches up against the cage.
Gower tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
NKone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NKone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone prevents a body shot from Gower. #T2#
NKone scores with a knee to the head.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone taking a breather.
NKone blocking some punches.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower letting NKone take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on NKone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
NKone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gower up against the cage.
Gower lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower misses with the head strike.
Gower gets through NKone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gower.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
NKone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NKone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gower lands with a short shot to the head.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
NKone slows down the pace here.
A short right from Gower on the inside.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone tries to work over Gower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Gower avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gower fails to land.
Gower misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
NKone takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
NKone jabs Gower right on the nose. Gower blinks but takes it well.
Gower throws a nice looking combination but NKone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gower fails with an attempt to clinch.
NKone blocks a jab.
Gower misses with a wild combination.
NKone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
NKone lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Gower looks to land a combination but NKone avoids it well.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
NKone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gower avoids the body shot from NKone.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?
Gower misses with an uppercut.
Jeff Gower is winning the standup battle so far.
NKone throws a right hand that misses
and Gower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gower lands a nice looking body shot.
Gower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the body from Gower misses
and NKone counters with a straight right hand.
NKone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Gower. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from NKone! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. NKone does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gower tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully. #T2#
NKone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
NKone trying to control but Gower is working from the bottom.
NKone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
NKone wants to control from the top but Gower keeps moving.
Gower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as NKone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
NKone misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Gower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and NKone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gower scrambles back to his feet.
NKone dodges the punch combination from Gower.
Gower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and NKone counters with a left to the body.
Gower throws a head kick but NKone moves out of range.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
It looked like Gower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Gower.
NKone digs a good body shot into Gower's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gower looks to throw the jab but NKone is out of range.
Gower is looking to clinch but NKone is avoiding it.
Gower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
NKone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gower under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gower misses with a body punch
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Gower tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. NKone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gower looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Gower slips a straight right by NKone.
Gower is looking to wear down NKone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from NKone finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but NKone is just out of range.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gower defends it well.
NKone blocks a jab.
Gower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NKone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
NKone looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Gower throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NKone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gower momentarily.
NKone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
NKone throws a leg kick
and NKone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gower takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from NKone! But no joy.
Gower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
NKone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gower.
NKone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
Gower throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
Gower moves away from the strike by NKone.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone feints the counter takedown.
Gower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gower tries to close the distance and clinch up but NKone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NKone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gower momentarily.
NKone scores with a nice right hand.
NKone slips a straight right by Gower.
NKone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Gower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gower takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gower throws a predictable looking body shot
and NKone counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Gower misses.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
NKone takes one to the side of the head.
Gower works NKone's body with a nice hook.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower lands a head shot.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gower went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. NKone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
NKone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
Gower throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
Gower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gower throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
NKone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ole NKone.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 
Event: VFA 9     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by NKone.
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a good, hard body kick but NKone shrugs it off.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
NKone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Ahwei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as NKone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei wants to clinch.
NKone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
NKone wants to clinch
and Al Ahwei counters with a stiff right hand.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
NKone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Ahwei to the ground. NKone is now in Al Ahwei's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
NKone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
NKone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but NKone pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NKone defends it easily.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position but NKone postures up. #T2#
NKone wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
NKone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Ahwei trying to keep a closed guard but NKone is proving a slippery customer.
Al Ahwei wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Al Ahwei trying to keep a closed guard but NKone is proving a slippery customer.
NKone stays in close to Al Ahwei's body and controls the position.
NKone postures up and lands a big shot to Al Ahwei's brow.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Ahwei, not yet.
Al Ahwei controls NKone momentarily but NKone frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei with a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy body kick
and NKone counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Ahwei defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A lazy left from Al Ahwei finds it's target.
NKone misses with a hook. Al Ahwei ducked under it nicely.
NKone shoots for a takedown but Al Ahwei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Ahwei lands a glancing blow to the side of NKone's head.
A slow jab from Al Ahwei misses its intended target.
Al Ahwei swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone tries to counter with a takedown but Al Ahwei is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Al Ahwei misses.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Ahwei sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei scores with a nice head shot.
Al Ahwei tries to land a front kick but NKone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NKone throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone lands a right hook to the body.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Ahwei! But no joy.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Ahwei throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Ahwei back to the cage. NKone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
NKone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Ahwei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with an attempted mid kick.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Ahwei! But no joy.
NKone throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
NKone takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
NKone lands a body shot.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone lands with a nice body punch.
NKone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Ahwei under the eye.
Jab by Al Ahwei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab.
Al Ahwei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NKone cracks Al Ahwei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from NKone.
Al Ahwei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Ahwei. #T1#
A punch combination from Al Ahwei misses.
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
NKone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
NKone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Ahwei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
NKone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
NKone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NKone cracks Al Ahwei with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei has his foot on NKone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. NKone works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Al Ahwei controls NKone momentarily but NKone frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Ahwei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Al Ahwei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
NKone looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
NKone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Ahwei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from NKone.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
NKone looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking for a guillotine here but NKone defends easily.
NKone wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because NKone has passed into half guard!
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ahwei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
NKone wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut.
NKone misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NKone really felt that one!
NKone throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
NKone takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick
and NKone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NKone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Ahwei.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and NKone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice low kick that buckles NKone's knee momentarily.
NKone throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Al Ahwei to counter with a crisp jab.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Al Ahwei slips the punch.
Al Ahwei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei. #T1#
NKone missing with a left hand there. Al Ahwei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NKone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Ahwei's head backwards.
NKone misses with a looping left.
NKone misses with a left hand
and Al Ahwei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Ahwei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NKone misses with a kick to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick #TD#
and NKone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and NKone defends well.
NKone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
NKone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
NKone working some strikes from top position.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Al Ahwei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. NKone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Ahwei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NKone trying to control from the bottom.
Al Ahwei wants to control but NKone is keeping him busy.
NKone works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Al Ahwei looking to sit in guard and control but NKone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
NKone scoring with punches to the head and body.
NKone scoring with some ground and pound.
NKone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
NKone preventing the sweep.
NKone stands and throws Al Ahwei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Al Ahwei manages to get back to half guard.
NKone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Ahwei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Al Ahwei trying to hold on to NKone's head to control him but NKone postures up.
NKone is controlling the pace.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Ahwei can do to turn this around?#SUB#
NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
NKone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
NKone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
A relieved looking Ole NKone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 
Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 4     
Date:   Mar 01, 2017
#R1#
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
Li lands with a hook. NKone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. NKone doesn't seem phased though.
NKone walks into a jab.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li looks to land a combination but NKone avoids it well.
Li throws a shot from downtown. NKone moves away and avoids it.
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li 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.
Li throws out a loose jab but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
NKone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li looks to land a right hand but NKone moved out of range.#T1#
Li misses with a straight right.
NKone slips a straight right by Li.
NKone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Li throws out a leg kick but NKone moves out of range and Li only half commits.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Li throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li jabs at NKone's body.#T2#
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from NKone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
NKone lands a slapping body shot.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of NKone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li jabs at NKone's body.
Nice body punch from Li.
NKone dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li misses with a looping right.
NKone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Li looks for the body kick but NKone saw that one coming. #T4#
A big left from Li misses.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Li ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
Li lands with a cross.
NKone throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li lands the left hand.
Li throws a combination that misses
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Li tests NKone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Li misses.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
NKone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li dominated that round.
That's time! NKone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Li throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li checks a low kick from NKone.
A slow jab from NKone misses its intended target.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves away from the strike by NKone.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether NKone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
NKone throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Li looks to throw the jab but NKone is out of range.
Li misses with a hook #TD#
and NKone counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. NKone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Li wants to control from the top but NKone keeps moving.
Li wants to pass the guard but NKone is keeping the position.#SUB#
NKone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li stays in close to NKone's body and controls the position. #T2#
Li preventing the sweep.
NKone is working hard here to advance position.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
NKone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
NKone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Li uses it to pass to side control.
NKone regains half guard.
Li wants to stand up but NKone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
NKone is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can NKone avoid being mounted?#T3#
Li wants to get back to his feet.
NKone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Li not doing much here.
Li seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Li is just content to waste time from the top position. NKone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
NKone trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Li gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
NKone takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Li.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li throws a counter combo.
Li throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
NKone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for NKone.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NKone misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
NKone blocks a head kick by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on NKone's shoulder, as NKone tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
NKone connects with a crisp jab.
NKone checks the leg kick nicely there.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li swinging wildly here.
NKone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Li misses with a low kick.
NKone throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li tries to bum rush NKone with a series of wild strikes but NKone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li moves away from the strike by NKone.
It seemed like Li was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NKone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone slips under a jab from Li.
Li closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
NKone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li throws a lazy right hand but NKone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li unleashes a big counter combination but NKone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Li misses
and NKone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from NKone misses its intended target.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
NKone cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li misses with a body shot.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li closes the distance and lands a one-two.
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li jabs NKone to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!

 
Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 1     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
Jab by NKone.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee thows a leg kick but NKone checks it #TD#
and NKone counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee seems keen to control NKone's posture.
NKone throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
NKone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands a couple of digs.
NKone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NKone stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
NKone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
NKone is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee looking to control.
NKone preventing the sweep.
NKone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee controlling the position.
NKone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
NKone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is pulling down on NKone's head. It's preventing any offense from NKone, at least for the moment.
Lee wants to sweep here but NKone controlling him for the moment.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
NKone postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
NKone throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
NKone lands the left hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down NKone rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so NKone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NKone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee has momentary wrist control but NKone slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee pulls NKone in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
A low kick from Lee misses
enabling NKone to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NKone.
Lee scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab from NKone.
Lee throws out a counter right but NKone avoids it with no problem.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lee misses.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee. #T2#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NKone on the side of the head.
NKone avoids the body shot from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a combination
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from NKone.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#SUB#
NKone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to stand. #SUB#
NKone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time NKone.
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
NKone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
NKone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Lee.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee keeping full guard, as NKone tries to pass. #T1#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as NKone controls the pace.
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
NKone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
NKone pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is staying active underneath NKone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
NKone is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
NKone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but NKone is keeping busy. #T3#
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.#SUB#
NKone is working for a submission of some sort.
NKone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.#SUB#
NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
An out of breath Ole NKone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lewis Lee had this to say: 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

 
Event: EVO 282: Garret vs Shota     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
Kenway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed NKone momentarily.
Kenway slips under a jab.#CL2#
Kenway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
NKone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
NKone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kenway tries a body shot but NKone blocks it.
Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
NKone works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kenway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenway effectively controlling the action here.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NKone misses with a knee to the head.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenway lands with a left to the head. #T2#
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenway is keeping busy.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone is pushing Kenway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
NKone is pushing Kenway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenway lands an uppercut.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for NKone.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway pushes NKone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
NKone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenways head.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from NKone.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
NKone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
NKone blocking some punches.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
NKone prevents a body shot from Kenway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway 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#
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Kenway lands a jab.
NKone scores with a nice head shot.
NKone misses with a straight left.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and NKone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between NKone's hands.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from NKone with a body shot.#T1#
Kenway throws a leg kick which misses NKone's front leg but catches the back leg as NKone tries to avoid it.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NKone lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from NKone misses.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway tries to clinch there but NKone circles away.
Donk. Kenway catches NKone right on the button with a cross.
Kenway tries to clinch but NKone moves out of range.
Kenway scores with a push kick.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NKone takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway digs a good body shot into NKone's ribs.
NKone misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway moves out of range as NKone strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NKone connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
NKone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from NKone misses.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway throws a combination that misses
and NKone counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Kenway tenderised NKone's leg. NKone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NKone.
Kenway slips under a jab from NKone.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but NKone moved out of range.
NKone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
NKone missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
NKone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenway slips a straight right by NKone.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from NKone misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Kenway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kenway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NKone jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.
Kenway scores with a body shot.
NKone scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway cracks the inside of NKone's front leg.
Kenway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.#T4#
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
NKone misses with a body shot.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
NKone misses with a straight right.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
NKone lands a lovely overhand right.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenway lands with a nice body kick.
NKone misses with a right hand
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Kenway lands.
Kenway gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and NKone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenway!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! NKone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
NKone misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway blocks a jab.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone misses with an uppercut
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenway throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
Kenway moves away from the strike by NKone.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenway. That's going to slow NKone down. #T1#
Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NKone throws a shot to the body.
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway jabs NKone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
NKone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
NKone slips a straight right by Kenway.
A solid body kick from Kenway.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Kenway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenway moves away from the strike by NKone.
NKone misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
NKone blocks a jab.#T2#
Kenway swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenway as he avoids it easily.
NKone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot.
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!
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kenway has NKone up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenway avoids the damage to the body.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kenway prevents a body shot from NKone.
NKone misses with a knee to the head.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
Kenway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of NKones head.
A hook to the body from NKone.
NKone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kenway up against the cage.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenway pushes NKone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway. #T4#
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone tries to stall but Kenway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
NKone trying to control the position but instead, Kenway has worked for underhooks and has pushed NKone into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Kenway letting NKone take a breather here.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Kenway really 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.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway clobbers NKone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
NKone misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
NKone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
NKone is rocked!
Kenway closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops NKone! Kenway dives in looking to finish! NKone is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
A very excited looking Edward Kenway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: EVO 275: Monster     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
NKone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
NKone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ramos misses with a left hand #TD2#
and NKone counters with a shoot takedown. Ramos fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and NKone defends well.
NKone stays in close to Ramos's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NKone is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells NKone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone stands up over Ramos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
NKone pushing down on Ramos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
NKone working Ramos over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Ramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramos keeps working.
NKone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ramos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but NKone scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
NKone seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramos gets full guard.#SUB#
Ramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramos 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ramos keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
Ramos wants to sweep here but NKone controlling him for the moment.
NKone content to stall in guard here.
NKone preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
NKone trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
NKone lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos throws a head kick but NKone moves out of range.
NKone takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos lands with a kick to the ribs.
NKone lands a slapping body shot.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
NKone with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.#T4#
Ramos tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
NKone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramos is just riding it out for now. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
NKone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramos is pressing down on NKone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramos's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
NKone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramos.
Ramos tries to clinch
and NKone counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NKone lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand.
NKone lands a jab to the nose.
Ramos avoids the body shot from NKone. #T1#
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramos connects with a solid leg kick.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Ramos scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NKone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos staying out of range there.
Ramos misses the body punch
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and NKone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. NKone catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Ramos misses with a body shot.
NKone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
NKone misses with an uppercut
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos tries to clinch there but NKone circles away.
NKone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos throws a body kick that misses
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henrique Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos scores with a push kick.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
NKone throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos connects with an inside leg kick.
NKone jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos scores with a hook.
Ramos takes one on the button.
Ramos tries to land a front kick but NKone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NKone with the counter takedown but Ramos avoids it easily.
NKone blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. NKone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
NKone is rocked!
NKone throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
NKone takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Ramos there.
NKone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramos finish him?
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
NKone is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos lets loose with a powerful body kick. NKone will feel that in the morning.
Ramos drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of NKone's head, knocking him out cold! Ramos is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Ramos!
A victorious Henrique Ramos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as NKone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before NKone has time to react.
Sykk misses with a low kick as NKone jumps back.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut.
NKone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
NKone throws a combination that misses
and Sykk counters with a huge left! NKone is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sykk isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save NKone from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sykk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk 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 270: Traylor vs Alexander     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1##TD2#
NKone gets a double leg takedown into Byrd's guard.
NKone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
NKone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd wants to hit a switch here but NKone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Byrd there!
Byrd wants to control but NKone is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Byrd working to try and regain half guard.
NKone landing strikes from the mount and Byrd is in trouble! #T1#
NKone landing shots from mount.
NKone lands a nice shot to the head.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
NKone landing strikes from the mount and Byrd is in trouble!
NKone looking to control but Byrd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
NKone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Byrd's face.
NKone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NKone controlling his opponent.
NKone dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
NKone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Byrd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Byrd tries to reverse the position but NKone maintains control.
NKone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
NKone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byrd is desperately trying to improve his position but NKone has a good base and remains in mount.
NKone with shots to the head and body - Byrd looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Byrd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
Byrd tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
Byrd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Byrd wants to control but NKone is having none of it.
Byrd tries to reverse the position but NKone maintains control.
NKone avoids the attempt from Byrd to control.
Byrd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
NKone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
NKone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Byrd to regain full guard.
Byrd trying to control the position.
NKone wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
NKone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NKone wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that round.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Byrd tries for a takedown but NKone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
It seemed like NKone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow NKone down.
NKone lands an overhand right.
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
NKone misses the jab.
Byrd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Byrd.
Byrd digs a good hook to NKone's body.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone lands a head shot.#TD2#
Byrd gets caught napping as NKone dives in and scores a takedown. Byrd manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Byrd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. NKone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Byrd is working hard here to advance position.
NKone is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrd has wrist control.#SUB2#
NKone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of NKone, into his guard. #REVR#
NKone is trying to keep Byrd in close.
Byrd advances position into side control!
NKone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Byrd is doing well to control the position and prevent NKone from advancing to side control.
NKone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
NKone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byrd's head.
Byrd is looking to control NKone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
Byrd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
NKone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Byrd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from NKone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ole NKone!
During a confident post fight interview, Ole NKone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: EVO 265: Hess vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
NKone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that NKone 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.
NKone throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Camacho thuds a left hand into NKone's body.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but NKone is just out of range.
Camacho scores with a kick 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!
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Camacho's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho. #T1#
NKone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NKone scores with a jab. Camacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. NKone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camacho scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Camacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camacho scores with a one two! NKone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
NKone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Camacho throws a leg kick which misses NKone's front leg but catches the back leg as NKone tries to avoid it.
Crunch! Camacho slams his shin into NKone's torso.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Camacho tries to counter by clinching up but NKone breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Camacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but NKone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Camacho.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camacho thows a body kick. NKone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Camacho lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as NKone crumples to the floor! Camacho milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hector Camacho!
In his post fight interview, Hector Camacho gave a big smile as he said 'Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man. Fabian Hoi, if you want a super fight, call me.'.

 
Event: EVO 258: Cortes vs Saibot     
Date:   Jul 28, 2016
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone walks into a jab.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and NKone duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone tries to counter by closing the distance.
NKone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawkins moves out of range as NKone strikes.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
NKone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
NKone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for NKone.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Hawkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from NKone.#T1#
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
NKone lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from NKone.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped NKone in his tracks.
NKone swinging wildly here.
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
NKone misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
NKone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkins's head backwards.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawkins.
A big left from NKone misses.
Hawkins cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
NKone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
NKone cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense.
Hawkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but NKone just manages to avoid it.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins pushes NKone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NKone is working Hawkins over against the cage.
NKone works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hawkins avoiding damage as NKone throws knees to the body.
NKone is pushing Hawkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from NKone. #BC#
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NKone misses with a looping left.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
NKone tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawkins is fending him off so far but NKone persists. Nope, Hawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole NKone.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
NKone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone. #CL2#
NKone gets a clinch.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Hawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone. #BC#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins is looking to slow NKone down with leg kicks.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
NKone punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NKone cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hawkins - just one landing.
NKone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawkins.
Donk. NKone catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins tries to land a leg kick but NKone saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
NKone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone slowing the pace effectively.
NKone misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch but NKone keeps him there for the moment.
NKone throws a knee to the head but misses.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NKone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins. #BC2#
NKone breaks from the clinch.
NKone slips under a jab.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins slips a straight right by NKone.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Hawkins scores with the left hand. NKone knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawkins with a jab.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from NKone misses.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but NKone is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
NKone jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
NKone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt 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!
Hawkins misses with a looping right.#T2#
NKone blocks a jab.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
NKone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch but NKone improves position.
Hawkins tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, NKone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from NKone.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if NKone can turn it around.
Hawkins trying to stall but NKone improves his position.
NKone misses with a body punch. #T3##BC#
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by NKone.
Hawkins sets himself, and NKone steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawkins avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
NKone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
NKone lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NKone tries to clinch up.
NKone tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
NKone shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed NKone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and NKone counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
NKone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone is trying to force a seperation but Hawkins has the dominant position.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
NKone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone is trying to break free.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins presses NKone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as NKone tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as NKone tries to tie him up.
NKone is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
NKone tries to stall but Hawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
NKone throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawkins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawkins won't be happy with that.
NKone working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawkins is trying to control NKone's posture but NKone avoids it.
NKone tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NKone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down.
NKone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
NKone scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone tries to advance to mount but can't.
NKone gets to mount! Hawkins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Hawkins tries to hold on but NKone pushes him away.
NKone raining down hammerfists from mount.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
Hawkins tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
NKone landing punches.
NKone scoring with strikes but Hawkins is staying in there. #SUB2#
NKone looking for a guillotine from mount but Hawkins is having none of it.
NKone lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
NKone avoids the attempt from Hawkins to control.
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
NKone looking to control but Hawkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
NKone dominating with strikes here.#T3#
NKone wants to control the action but instead Hawkins gets a body lock and reverses into NKone's guard! Nice work!
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone managing to control the position.
Hawkins is stalling in the full guard.
NKone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NKone is continuing to stall.
Hawkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lamont Hawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 
Event: EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
Whitaker Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Whitaker Jr is out of range.
NKone moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him off.
Whitaker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone digs a good hook to Whitaker Jr's body.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for NKone. That snapped Whitaker Jr's head back.
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker Jr can pounce on him.
Whitaker Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from NKone finds it's target.
Whitaker Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Whitaker Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
NKone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone darts in looking for a takedown but Whitaker Jr gets double underhooks and turns NKone into the cage. #T1#
NKone misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice body kick.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr avoids the body shot from NKone.
NKone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker Jr.
NKone misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Whitaker Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
NKone swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by NKone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitaker Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Whitaker Jr throws a series of punches but NKone avoids them all with ease.
Whitaker Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NKone as he avoids it easily.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from NKone misses its intended target.
Whitaker Jr throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and NKone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
NKone throws an elbow that misses. Whitaker Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in NKone's guard. Nice move by Whitaker Jr!#REVR#
NKone has his hands on Whitaker Jr's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Whitaker Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
NKone looking for a sweep. Not yet NKone, not yet.
NKone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
NKone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
NKone keeping full guard, as Whitaker Jr tries to pass.
Whitaker Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NKone's head.
Whitaker Jr trying to control but NKone is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitaker Jr wants to pass the guard but NKone is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
NKone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
NKone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitaker Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitaker Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. NKone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NKone tries to bench press Whitaker Jr off him but Whitaker Jr keeps the position.
Whitaker Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but NKone keeps working.
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 Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
NKone throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
Whitaker Jr slips under a jab from NKone.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and NKone counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Whitaker Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whitaker Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
NKone regains half guard there - taking advantage of Whitaker Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whitaker Jr connects with a nice short shot to NKone's temple. #T1#
NKone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whitaker Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NKone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
NKone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Whitaker Jr manages to pass to mount!
Whitaker Jr is stalling here but it's allowed NKone to get half guard.
Whitaker Jr working the head and body with strikes.
NKone tries to get to full guard but Whitaker Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
NKone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Whitaker Jr stalling.
Whitaker Jr wants to take a breather but NKone is having none of it.
NKone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
NKone wants to improve his position but Whitaker Jr is controlling well.
Pernell Whitaker Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker Jr works his way into full mount!
NKone is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
NKone tries to lock up and control but Whitaker Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whitaker Jr landing shots from mount.
Whitaker Jr avoids the attempt from NKone to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker Jr lands a big shot there that rocks NKone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
NKone is looking to improve his position but Whitaker Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Whitaker Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Whitaker Jr prevents NKone from getting the reversal.
Whitaker Jr lands a big shot there that rocks NKone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
NKone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
NKone trying to control here.
Whitaker Jr is keen to just control but NKone is a slippery customer.
Whitaker Jr is controlling the pace.
NKone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for NKone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pernell Whitaker Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
NKone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ole NKone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker Jr throws a head kick that misses.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
NKone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker Jr. Whitaker Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from NKone.
Some bone on bone action there as NKone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses NKone's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Whitaker Jr.
NKone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whitaker Jr on the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone lands a jab to Whitaker Jr's midsection.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Whitaker Jr thows a body kick. NKone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
NKone misses with a jab to the body
and Whitaker Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
NKone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
NKone misses with a hook
and Whitaker Jr counters with a low kick, right behind NKone 's knee.
NKone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker Jr.
NKone takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Whitaker Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
Whitaker Jr misses with a right hand
and NKone counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whitaker Jr 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!
Whitaker Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling NKone to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
NKone scores with the left hand. Whitaker Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD2#
NKone drives through with a takedown into Whitaker Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
NKone stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker Jr.
NKone cracks Whitaker Jr with a solid left hand.
Whitaker Jr working a defensive guard here.
NKone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
NKone wants to control from the top but Whitaker Jr keeps moving. #T3#
Whitaker Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whitaker Jr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NKone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whitaker Jr.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but NKone moved away.
NKone scores with a jab. Whitaker Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NKone cracks Whitaker Jr with an open hand slap.
NKone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
NKone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
NKone scores with a jab. Whitaker Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
NKone checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Whitaker Jr moves out of range as NKone strikes.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker Jr.
NKone scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitaker Jr should have avoided that one.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges 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!
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Whitaker Jr there.
NKone throws a jab when Whitaker Jr was well out of range.
Whitaker Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and NKone counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
NKone lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker Jr, right into the meat.
NKone tries to clinch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
NKone lands the left hand.
Whitaker Jr misses with a kick to the body.
NKone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick from Whitaker Jr.
NKone throws out a counter right but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by NKone.
NKone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitaker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NKone walks into a straight right hand from Whitaker Jr.
NKone tries to clinch but Whitaker Jr is having none of it.
Whitaker Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker Jr.
NKone connects with a single shot there.#T1#
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight left.
NKone stuffs the takedown.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker Jr. #TD2#
NKone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitaker Jr did well to prevent NKone getting side control.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitaker Jr is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is nestled in close to Whitaker Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whitaker Jr has hold of NKone's hands but NKone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
NKone controlling the pace.
Whitaker Jr wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well. #T2#
NKone looks to land a strike but Whitaker Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitaker Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitaker Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Whitaker Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
NKone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
NKone keeping full guard, as Whitaker Jr tries to pass. #T3#
NKone is trying to control the position but Whitaker Jr postures up.
Whitaker Jr with a nice head shot there.
Whitaker Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitaker Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitaker Jr preventing the sweep.
Whitaker Jr postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whitaker Jr jabs at NKone's body.
Whitaker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Whitaker Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
NKone throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
NKone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whitaker Jr throws an off balance right hand
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone moves out of range as Whitaker Jr throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker Jr. NKone does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Pernell Whitaker Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
NKone throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker Jr ducks down to avoid it.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitaker Jr has time to react.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whitaker Jr walks into a straight right hand from NKone.
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
NKone misses with a combination
and Whitaker Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Whitaker Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
NKone throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Whitaker Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
NKone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whitaker Jr takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
NKone wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker Jr pushes him away.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Whitaker Jr throws a low kick but NKone avoids it.
NKone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitaker Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
NKone swings for the body but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
NKone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitaker Jr connects with a body shot.
NKone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitaker Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
NKone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Whitaker Jr with a nice cross.
NKone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr shoots for a takedown but NKone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
NKone gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker Jr is holding NKone down, trying to stall.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Whitaker Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
NKone is working Whitaker Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
NKone is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitaker Jr is defending well.
Whitaker Jr struggling a bit here.
Whitaker Jr is not content to let NKone control the position. #T3#
NKone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
NKone trying to control the action but Whitaker Jr is working from the bottom.
Whitaker Jr looking for a sweep but NKone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, NKone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NKone lands a heavy elbow.
Whitaker Jr regains half guard.
NKone with the ground and pound but Whitaker Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Whitaker Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. NKone defends it easily.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
NKone postures up in Whitaker Jr's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker Jr blocks it.
NKone trying to control but Whitaker Jr is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ole NKone.
Well Whitaker Jr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell Whitaker Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pernell Whitaker Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Gold scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Gold finds it's way through NKone's defenses.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone walks into a left hand.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gold 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.
NKone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gold has time to react.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
NKone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone checks a low kick from Gold.
A jab from NKone misses.
Nice shot by Gold.
Gold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
NKone lands with an overhand left.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold throws out a loose jab but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold walks into a stiff left hand from NKone.
Gold scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1##TD2#
Gold gets caught flat footed, as NKone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gold has NKone pulled in close to control his posture.
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as NKone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
NKone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
NKone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gold is holding on to half guard well.
Gold manages to get to full guard.
NKone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
NKone wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Gold looking to control.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Gold controlling NKone's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NKone.
NKone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gold defends it well.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gold throws a leg kick but NKone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gold throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range. #T3#
NKone tries to clinch
and Gold counters with a right hand to the body.
NKone dodges the punch combination from Gold.
NKone wants to counter the offense by Gold and move into the clinch position.
Gold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gold misses with a hook.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold throws a quick counter kick to the body but NKone avoids it.#TD2#
NKone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
NKone takes a little break here. Gold wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gold takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gold tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
NKone working the ground and pound but Gold is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
NKone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gold rolls with the submission and now he's on top in NKone's guard! Nice work there by Gold!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Gold throwing strikes but missing.
Gold wants to control from the top but NKone keeps moving.
Gold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Liquid Gold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
NKone blocks the body kick.
Gold throws a leg kick but NKone moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
NKone walks into a left hand.
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
NKone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by NKone.
NKone trying to control the position but Gold is working away.
Gold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
NKone tries to score with some ground and pound. Gold controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gold parries the strikes from NKone easily there. NKone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gold to escape.
Gold is not content to let NKone control the position.
NKone misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Gold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold taking punishment in the form of punches.
NKone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gold is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gold parries the strikes from NKone easily there. NKone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gold to escape. #SUB2#
NKone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
NKone looking to control but instead Gold has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gold tries to get to full guard but NKone has control of the leg. #T3#
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from NKone.
NKone is just content to waste time from the top position. Gold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
NKone with a flurry of punches that miss.
NKone slips nicely into half guard.
Ole NKone has got the better of the ground game so far.
NKone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
NKone is continuing to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
NKone seems to be looking for submissions.
NKone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gold is trying is best to control the position here.
NKone throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NKone misses with a head shot. Gold uses the momentum to regain guard.
NKone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
NKone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick.
NKone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
NKone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Gold scoring well with a low kick there.
NKone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gold.
NKone misses with a body shot.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
Donk. NKone catches Gold right on the button with a cross.
NKone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
NKone lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
NKone misses with a body shot.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
NKone scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
NKone lands a body shot.
NKone blocks a low kick nicely.
NKone lands a slapping body shot.
Gold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
Gold misses with an uppercut. NKone saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone slips under a jab from Gold.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Gold tries to score with a low kick but NKone moves his leg out of the way.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.
NKone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
NKone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gold.
NKone swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold throws a right hand that NKone ducks under and follows up with a left that NKone also avoids with ease.
No luck for NKone with that takedown attempt.
NKone throws out a powerful jab.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
Gold appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gold throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and NKone counters with a takedown into side control.
Gold is looking to regain half guard here but NKone keeps moving and retains side control.
NKone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gold struggling a bit here.
NKone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
NKone working away.
NKone trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
NKone working the ground and pound.#T4#
Gold is looking for a sweep.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
NKone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gold takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
NKone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gold tries to bench press NKone off him but NKone keeps the position. #SUB2#
NKone tries for a kimura but Gold is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone 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: UPG 32     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
NKone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
NKone drops his hands momentarily and Hogan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hogan.
NKone missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. NKone pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from NKone misses.
NKone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
NKone misses with a straight right.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boe Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan connects with an inside leg kick.
NKone lands a jab.
Hogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by NKone.
NKone defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
NKone swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from NKone.#T1##CL#
Hogan gets tackled into the cage by NKone. NKone maintains the clinch.
Hogan prevents a body shot from NKone.
NKone controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NKone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
NKone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hogan 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.
NKone tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone tries to work over Hogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Hogan tries to counter with a clinch but NKone shakes him off and moves away.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
Hogan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
NKone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Hogan walks into a left hand.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and NKone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
NKone swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range. #TD#
Hogan tries to sprawl but NKone drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
NKone wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
NKone trying to control the action but Hogan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
NKone is working for a kimura here but Hogan manages to reverse the position and he's now in NKone's guard.
NKone trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
NKone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses.
NKone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
NKone tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
Hogan is trying to control the position but NKone postures up.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but NKone is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NKone content to stall in guard here. #T4#
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Hogan wants to control but NKone passes easily into half guard.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
NKone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan pushes NKone away with a front kick.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
NKone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and NKone moves out of range easily.
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks NKone off balance momentarily.
Hogan lands with a shot to the body.
Hogan throws a head kick but NKone moves out of range.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
NKone doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
The fighters circling - NKone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target. #T1#
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogan can do to turn this around?
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hogan.
Hogan lands a right hook to the body.
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks NKone off balance momentarily.
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boe Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone scores with a nice strike.
NKone moves away from the strike by Hogan.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
Hogan avoids the body shot from NKone. #T2#
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and NKone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hogan.
NKone throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
NKone throwing a counter right hand but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
NKone misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
NKone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
NKone throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NKone.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
Hogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
NKone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
NKone checks the leg kick.#T3#
NKone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
NKone lands with a shot to the body.
NKone jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Hogan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
NKone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
Hogan is still trying to improve position.#T4#
NKone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but NKone scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
NKone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NKone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ole NKone is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan blocks a jab.
NKone darts in looking for a takedown but Hogan gets double underhooks and turns NKone into the cage.
NKone throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hogan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
NKone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole NKone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan throws out a leg kick but NKone moves out of range and Hogan only half commits.
NKone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from NKone.#T1#
Hogan throws a leg kick but NKone checks it. #TD#
NKone gets a takedown into half guard.
NKone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
NKone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
NKone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
NKone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from NKone.
Boe Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. NKone lands a nice short elbow.
Hogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from NKone.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
NKone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogan's guard. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but NKone pulls his head out easily.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but NKone has control of the leg.
NKone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
NKone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NKone is stalling here. Hogan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! NKone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hogan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but NKone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
NKone is trying to control Hogan's posture but Hogan avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where NKone is right now.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NKone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hogan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well NKone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
After the fight, Ole NKone 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: UPG 27     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Swann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
NKone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
Swann lands a jab to NKone's midsection.
Swann throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone tries to clinch but Swann is having none of it.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Swann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swann staying out of range there.
NKone takes a swing at Swann's ribcage but misses.
Swann throws a solid leg kick but NKone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swann.
NKone is looking to counter punch.
A big right from NKone misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
Swann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Swann as he connects with a hook.
Swann 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann blocks a jab.
Swann throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range. #T1#
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Swann throws a hook to the side of NKone's head but NKone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NKone tests Swann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Swann lands with a shot to the body.
Swann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swann.
NKone avoids the head kick by Swann.
NKone clobbers Swann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Swann lands a jab.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swann.
NKone lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
NKone throwing a counter right hand but Swann manages to avoid it.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from NKone.#T2#
Swann with a jab.
Swann throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
NKone misses with a hook.
NKone dips to his left and cracks Swann with an uppercut!
Swann avoids the body shot from NKone.
Swann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from NKone with a body shot.
A big left from Swann misses.
Swann tries to land a front kick but NKone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NKone lands a nice hook to Swann's body. Swann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swann throws a right and a left that NKone avoids nicely.
NKone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swann finds it's way round the side to connect with NKone's head.
Swann misses with a looping right.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
Swann misses with a body shot.
Swann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
Swann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swann misses with a wild combination.
NKone misses with a body shot.
Swann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Swann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swann slips a jab from NKone.
NKone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from NKone finds it's target.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swann manages to avoid it.
Swann swats away the attempt to clinch by NKone.
A big left from NKone misses.
Swann feints a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Swann. Those never looked like landing.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swann sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Swann tries a head kick but it misses.
Swann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann is looking to land body kicks.
Swann thumps NKone with a low kick.
Swann's jab looks to have found its range, popping NKone under the eye.
NKone throws a hook but Swann avoids it easily.
Swann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from NKone misses.
NKone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swann is fending him off so far but NKone persists. Nope, Swann circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Swann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swann.
Swann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swann jabs NKone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swann misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NKone.
NKone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swann was well out of range. Poor timing from NKone.
Swann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
NKone tries to move into range but Swann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
NKone pushes Swann up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
NKone blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Swann breaks from the clinch.
Swann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Swann.
Swann misses with a looping right.
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann slips a straight right by NKone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
NKone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NKone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swann's head. #SUB#
NKone is working for a kimura but Swann is defending it quite comfortably.
NKone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swann defending well though. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. NKone lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
NKone moves nicely into side control.
NKone trying to control the position but Swann is working away. #SUB#
NKone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
NKone controlling from side mount.
NKone scores with punches from side control.
Swann is not content to let NKone control the position.
NKone working the ground and pound but Swann is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Swann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Swann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Swann is looking to reverse the position.
Swann sneaks back into half guard.
Swann is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
NKone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swann's head.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Swann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
NKone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swann's head. #SUB#
NKone is trying to work for a kimura but Swann is defending well.
NKone drops an elbow to the side of Swann's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swann is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Swann scoring well with a low kick there.
Swann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by NKone.
Swann misses with a body shot.
Swann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone throws a shot from downtown. Swann moves away and avoids it.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swann sprawls and moves away.
NKone lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Swann throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
NKone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from NKone misses.
NKone sizes up Swann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
NKone just misses with a punch 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!
Swann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Swann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone thuds his right hand into Swann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
NKone misses with a straight right. #CL2#
NKone gets tackled into the cage by Swann. Swann maintains the clinch.
I was talking to NKone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swann misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
NKone tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NKone works on Swann's body with a couple of short punches.
Swann has a couple of punches blocked by NKone.
Swann misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
NKone scores with a shot to the side of Swann's head.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
NKone misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NKone.
NKone blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
NKone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Swann.
NKone stalling in the clinch but Swann improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by NKone.
NKone stalling in the clinch but Swann improves position.
NKone tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.
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!
NKone lands a right hand.
NKone avoiding damage.
NKone is stalling here.
NKone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with NKone for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swann as NKone tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ole NKone.
Swann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann moves away from the strike by NKone.
NKone's corner calls for a 1-2. NKone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NKone.
Swann looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
NKone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
NKone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Swann.
Sloppy strikes from Swann. Those never looked like landing.
NKone moves away from the strike by Swann. #TD#
NKone gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
NKone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swann, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Swann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
NKone laying and praying for a moment but Swann takes advantage and regains half guard. #T4#
Swann tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
Swann has hold of NKone's hands but NKone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swann trying to control from the bottom.
Swann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swann.
NKone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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