Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 36
Date: Oct 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Stern gets a clinch.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Stern.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Stern tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Stern shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stern defends well and Killer ends up having to push Stern into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
Killer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Stern sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Killer off the cage and back into range.
Killer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern. #TD#
Killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Killer thows a huge punch but Stern dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern has his hands clasped together around Killer's back. He's all about the action.
Stern 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.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killer is working Stern over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Killer stops Stern from standing up.
Killer wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. #T2#
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stern not doing much here.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Killer wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern blocks the strikes from Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stern passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stern controlling from the full mount.
Killer is looking to improve his position but Stern isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Stern tries to control but Killer wriggling away.
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Killer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stern controlling the pace for now.
Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern controlling from mount.
Stern is continuing to stall.
Killer tries to hold on but Stern postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Killer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killer throwing strikes but missing.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
Killer trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Killer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killer won't allow Stern to get back to his feet.
Killer throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Killer has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Killer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stern to the mat! Stern manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stern in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stern tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killer.
Killer shoots in but Stern avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern throws a leg kick but Killer checks it.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Stern gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stern swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stern throws a combination. Killer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Killer darts in looking for a takedown but Stern gets double underhooks and turns Killer into the cage.
A left lands for Stern.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.#T1#
Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killer takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Stern drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stern misses with some punches.
Stern throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killer is defended easily by Stern.
Stern throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Killer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stern's waist but Stern gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.#T3#
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Killer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stern as he avoids it easily.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern cracks Killer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Stern lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern scores with a three punch combo!
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killer moves away from the strike by Stern.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killer fails with the takedown.
Stern moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Killer dives in and scores a takedown into Stern's guard.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
Stern wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
Stern throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern jabs at Killer's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stern sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from Killer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Killer's knee but Killer avoids it well. #CL2#
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Stern has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Stern manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Stern works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern. #CL2#
Stern closes the distance and clinches.
Stern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stern lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Killer has been cut.
Stern wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stern swivels and escapes.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Stern lands with a good body shot.
Killer gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Killer with a poor takedown
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Stern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern with a hook.
Killer shoots in but Stern avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Stern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Killer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Killer seems unphased.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stern pinned against the cage. Stern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Killer has time to react.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern works the jab nicely.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killer takes one on the button.
Stern works Killer's body with a nice hook.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chief Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer dodges the punch combination from Stern.
A left and a right from Killer both land. Nice combination.
Killer misses the jab.
Stern stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern very nearly forgot to thank Dr Zoidberg Office 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: PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robertsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stern digs a good body shot into Robertsson's ribs.#TD#
Robertsson gets a double leg takedown into Stern's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robertsson pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stern sprawls well. Stern wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Robertsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Robertsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robertsson is looking for a takedown.
Robertsson prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Robertsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertsson is working away from the top position though.
Stern is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robertsson is staying active.
Stern is trying to stand up here but Robertsson is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stern manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stern working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Robertsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Robertsson taking a breather here.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robertsson working away.#T3#
Stern tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertsson gets to mount! Stern was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Robertsson controlling from the full mount.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Stern that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Stern is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stern tries to reverse the position but Robertsson maintains control.#T4#
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling the pace for now.
Stern 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.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Stern wants to try and get back to his feet.
Robertsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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 Robert Robertsson 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#
Robertsson wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Robertsson's knee but Robertsson avoids it well.
Robertsson throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern takes a swing at Robertsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Robertsson rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robertsson blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Robertsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stern regains guard.
Robertsson 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. #T1#
Robertsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern trying to control the position.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Stern is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stern isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robertsson stacks Stern 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 Robertsson!
Stern looking for a sweep but Robertsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stern tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away. #T2#
Stern is trying to stand.
Stern is looking to improve his position but Robertsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stern bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stern working a defensive guard but Robertsson passes into half guard.
Robertsson stops Stern from getting back to his feet.
Robertsson trying to control the pace.
Robert Robertsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertsson'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.#T3#
Stern trying to hold on to Robertsson's head to control him but Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stern tries to roll over but Robertsson keeps him under control.
Robertsson content to control rather than advance.
Robertsson prevents Stern from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Stern is looking to escape.
Well, if Robertsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robertsson is pressing down on Stern's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stern is holding on for now.
Robertsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern is trying to control but Robertsson manages to pass to mount!
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Robertsson 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#
Stern delivers a nice body kick.#TD#
Robertsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stern's guard.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robertsson won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern looking to control.
Robertsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Stern is trying to control the position but Robertsson postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Robertsson tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a body kick that misses.
Robertsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robertsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertsson.
Stern gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robertsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Robertsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stern is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling his opponent.
Stern really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertsson controlling the pace for now.
Stern wants to control but Robertsson is having none of it.#T4#
Stern can't escape the position.
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling from the full mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling from mount.
Stern regains half guard.
Robert Robertsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern keeping control of the position.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertsson content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Robertsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertsson!
In his post fight interview, Robert Robertsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PANDA 18
Date: Sep 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Stern clinches up with Sanel and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanel scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Sanel counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanel has time to react.
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanel lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanel. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanel connects with a crisp jab.
Sanel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
A jab from Sanel does it's job there.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Sanel rattles Stern with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Stern tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Sanel dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Stern stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alojz Sanel!
Alojz Sanel took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. I AM THE CHAMPION!'.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Man takes one on the button.
Stern has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Stern sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Stern sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Stern, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Stern against the cage but Stern circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Stern. Stern maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Stern sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stern to the ground. Man is now in Stern's guard.
Stern is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Stern wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stern has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Stern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##ES2#
Stern uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Stern, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Stern against the cage but Stern circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Stern closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Stern is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Stern. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Stern throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Stern throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Stern tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
Man lands a head kick. Stern smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Stern sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stern feints a counter leg kick.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Stern sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Stern.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man looks to clinch
and Stern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stern's waist but Stern gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Stern gets a clinch. #BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern is looking to clinch.
Stern throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stern shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards Stern to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stern sprawls well. Stern wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Stern as Man shoots in.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern lands a nice looking body shot.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Stern sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stern tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stern to the ground. Stern escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man with a poor takedown
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Stern with a hook.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stern in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stern sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Stern tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Stern fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern with a jab.
Stern lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stern is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stern stuffs the takedown.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stern stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stern wants it to stay on the feet.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man walks into a jab.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern misses the jab.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stern cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Man fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Stern.#T3#
Man throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.#CL2#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Stern has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Stern stuffs the takedown.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Stern wants to clinch.
Stern stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Stern moves into range and clinches up with Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Stern manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Stern wants to control but Man postures up.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stern tries to improve position but can't.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stern is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Man working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man lands a few punches from side control.
Stern wants to control but Man postures up.
Stern sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
A big right from Stern misses.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Stern. No joy for Man on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.#T1#
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Man shoots in and drives through. Stern sprawls well.
Man walks into a left hand.
Stern lands a two punch combo.
Stern wants to clinch.#CL2#
Stern rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stern avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stern working aggressively here.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stern is defending well.#T2##BC#
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Man gets a double leg takedown into Stern's guard.#ES2#
Stern is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern looking to stall. #BC#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Man is looking to counter with head kicks.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Stern sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by Stern.#T3#
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stern tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man throws a head kick that half lands.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Stern moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stern throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stern tries to clinch up.#T4#
Stern pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Stern settles back down.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern trying to control the position here.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Chief Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern is trying to control the position but Man postures up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern gave a mention to Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PANDA 3
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRobbie swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
McRobbie throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Nice body punch from McRobbie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern checks a leg kick.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and McRobbie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRobbie throws an off balance right hand
and Stern counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McRobbie thinking.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRobbie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McRobbie moves away from the strike by Stern.
McRobbie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
McRobbie takes a jab right on the kisser.
McRobbie moves out of range as Stern strikes.
McRobbie with the counter takedown but Stern avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
McRobbie scores with a nice strike.
A combination from McRobbie does no damage. #T1#
McRobbie cracks Stern with an open hand slap.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRobbie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from McRobbie misses.
McRobbie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stern blocks an elbow strike from McRobbie.
McRobbie lands an elbow that stopped Stern in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern avoids the elbow strike from McRobbie, against the cage.
Stern is trying to break the clinch but McRobbie has him pressed against the cage.
McRobbie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.
Stern is trying to break the clinch but McRobbie is controlling him.
Stern lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but McRobbie has the dominant position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McRobbie 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.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McRobbie misses with a looping left.
Stern punishes McRobbie's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRobbie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRobbie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRobbie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRobbie moves out of range as Stern strikes.
McRobbie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McRobbie's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by McRobbie as he connects with a hook.
Stern throws a hook to the side of McRobbie's head but McRobbie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern misses with a body shot.
It seemed like McRobbie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - McRobbie circles away.
McRobbie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McRobbie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but McRobbie slips the punch.
Good work by McRobbie as he checks the leg kick.
Stern needs to keep his hands up - McRobbie had a free shot at his head there.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRobbie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRobbie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McRobbie! #T3#
Stern throws a solid leg kick but McRobbie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stern.
Stern is looking to slow McRobbie down with leg kicks.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRobbie.
McRobbie throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McRobbie blocks a leg kick.
Stern throws a head kick but McRobbie moves out of range. #CL#
Stern moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from McRobbie.
Stern wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Stern.
McRobbie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stern wants to clinch up but McRobbie keeps it at a distance.
McRobbie looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRobbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern misses with a hook.
McRobbie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.#T4#
McRobbie misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Stern tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRobbie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stern moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McRobbie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stern had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stern takes one to the side of the head.
McRobbie defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by McRobbie.
McRobbie moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRobbie.
Stern tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like McRobbie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from McRobbie does no damage.
McRobbie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern wants to clinch.
McRobbie is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern cracks McRobbie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stern wants to slow McRobbie down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRobbie! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey McRobbie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stern connects with a jab.
McRobbie misses with a looping left.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
McRobbie lands a lovely overhand right.
McRobbie swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Stern takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McRobbie works Stern's body with a nice hook.
Stern missing with a left hand there. McRobbie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern looks to throw the jab but McRobbie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a hook.
McRobbie throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Stern looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasey McRobbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRobbie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McRobbie works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRobbie throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
McRobbie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRobbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRobbie misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Stern throws the left hand but McRobbie avoids the punch easily.
A big left from McRobbie misses.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but McRobbie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRobbie throws out a leg kick but Stern moves out of range and McRobbie only half commits.
McRobbie scores with a nice head shot.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRobbie.
McRobbie misses the jab.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Stern throws the left hand but McRobbie avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from McRobbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - McRobbie circles away.
McRobbie misses with a wild body shot.
Stern connects with a leg kick.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRobbie misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern throws a one two combo.
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!
McRobbie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.#T2#
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McRobbie.
Stern swings for the body but McRobbie moves out of range.
McRobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stern looks to land a combination but McRobbie avoids it well.
McRobbie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but McRobbie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for McRobbie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McRobbie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
McRobbie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRobbie throws a shot to the body.
McRobbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McRobbie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McRobbie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern cracks McRobbie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McRobbie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stern.
McRobbie staying out of range there.
McRobbie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stern is able to avoid easily.
Stern was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McRobbie misses the shot to the body.
Stern looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Stern falls off balance throwing a combination
and McRobbie counters with a straight right hand.
McRobbie misses with a left hand
and Stern counters with a low kick, right behind McRobbie 's knee.
McRobbie throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Stern misses with a looping right.
McRobbie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
McRobbie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McRobbie lands a really nice looking cross but Stern seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for McRobbie.
McRobbie tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stern slips a jab from McRobbie.
Stern misses with a combination #TD2#
and McRobbie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stern wants to sweep here but McRobbie controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Stern pulls McRobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents McRobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
McRobbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McRobbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McRobbie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stern's guard.
McRobbie trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
McRobbie prevents Stern from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRobbie working over Stern with some ground and pound. Stern looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McRobbie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
McRobbie is working for a kimura but Stern is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasey McRobbie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Stern gets a clinch.
Stern tries to break free but McRobbie pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRobbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
McRobbie blocks a head kick by Stern.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRobbie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. McRobbie moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRobbie misses with a wild combination.
Stern throws out a loose jab but McRobbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRobbie keeps the fight on the outside.
Stern takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McRobbie throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by McRobbie as he connects with a hook.
McRobbie lands with a right hand.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRobbie connects with the punch.
Kasey McRobbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McRobbie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRobbie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Stern clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McRobbie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by McRobbie.
McRobbie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern with the inside leg kick.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
McRobbie's corner calls for a 1-2. McRobbie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRobbie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McRobbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasey McRobbie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McRobbie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McRobbie staying out of range there.
McRobbie unleashes a big counter combination but Stern bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from McRobbie finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
Stern swings for the body but McRobbie moves out of range.
McRobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McRobbie throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRobbie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRobbie throws a low kick but Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern misses with a hook. McRobbie ducked under it nicely.
McRobbie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRobbie digs a good body shot into Stern's ribs.
McRobbie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Stern tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern walks into a stiff left hand from McRobbie.
Stern connects with a solid leg kick.
Stern throws a chopping leg kick but McRobbie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
McRobbie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stern.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRobbie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern connects with the punch.
McRobbie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stern half committed to a counter leg kick.
McRobbie throws a leg kick that misses.
Stern checks a low kick from McRobbie.
Stern lands with a cross.
Stern throws a body punch but McRobbie moves out of range.
McRobbie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McRobbie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by McRobbie.
McRobbie misses with the combination.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
McRobbie scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stern cracks McRobbie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a hook.
Nice cross by McRobbie.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRobbie slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McRobbie.
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McRobbie throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRobbie misses with the combination.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and McRobbie counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasey McRobbie!
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Friday Contender Series 1
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Stern rushes John and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern scores with a hook.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from John .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
John lands a jab.
John throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from John . Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
John tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John tries to land a front kick but Stern steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Stern tried to score with a low kick but John checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern slips under a jab.
John gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps John 's head back.
John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from John misses. #T1#
Stern throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stern misses with a right hand
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
John shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
Stern moves out of range as John strikes.
Stern tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern blocks a jab.
Stern dips to his left and cracks John with an uppercut!
John lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stern takes a step back to recover.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at John 's knee but John avoids it well.
Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Stern.#T2#
Stern with a jab.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Stern misses its target.
John lands with a shot to the body.
Stern missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it. #CL#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but John has double underhooks.
John has Stern pressed against the ropes, preventing Stern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John has Stern pressed against the ropes, preventing Stern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stern lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from John .
Stern wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
John crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
Stern is breathing heavily.
Stern on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stern working aggressively here.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
John stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
John lands with a nice body punch.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern walks into a jab.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern misses with a hook.
John throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from John . Stern shrugs it off though.
John tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John ! But no joy.
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
A head kick from John lands but Stern takes it in his stride.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
Stern staying out of range there.
Stern wants to clinch.
Stern misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
John clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
John tries to stall but Stern uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stern is trying to break free.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but John has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Stern. #BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stern.
Stern throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
Stern is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John .
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John looks to land a body kick but Stern moved away.
Stern misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.#T2#
Stern throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with John 's head.
Stern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
John delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John .
Stern tries to clinch up.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
John blocks a leg kick.
Stern moves out of range as John strikes.
John misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
John getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stern is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
John delivers a nice body kick.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern is looking to clinch.
John misses with a body shot.
John lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the ropes and back into range.
Stern scores with a jab.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on John 's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Stern there.
Stern throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern scores with a body shot.
John misses with a straight right. #T1#
John misses with a body kick.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John .
Stern looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John wants to counter with a clinch but Stern pushes him away.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
John ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
John lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
John needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stern was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
John throws a body kick that misses.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and John counters with a nice body kick.
John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John .
John lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stern will feel that in the morning.
John is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for John .
John looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.#CL2#
John moves into the clinch successfully.
Stern swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern wants to break free but John has control.
John lands a nice knee to the body.
John connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern avoids a wild elbow strike from John .
John lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John .
Stern on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well John 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi John !
Jihadi John 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.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: WKBC: Robbins VS Cortez
Date: Jun 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraber slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern tries to clinch up.
McGraber throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern throws the left hand but McGraber avoids the punch easily.
McGraber throws a body kick that misses.
McGraber misses with an uppercut.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Stern forces McGraber back against the ropes and clinches.
McGraber looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGraber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGraber holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Stern blocks a body shot from McGraber.
McGraber lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
McGraber cracks Stern with a nice body shot.#BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
McGraber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by McGraber.
McGraber slips a jab from Stern.
McGraber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stern misses with an uppercut. McGraber saw that one coming.
McGraber slips a straight right by Stern.
McGraber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on McGraber's shoulder, as McGraber tries to avoid the shot.
Stern throws out a loose jab but McGraber uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraber ducks under a wild hook from Stern.#CL#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGraber goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
McGraber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Stern does no damage. #CL2#
McGraber moves into the clinch successfully.
Stern has had enough of the clinch but McGraber keeps him there for the moment.
McGraber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.#T2#
McGraber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraber throws a head punch that misses.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but McGraber won't allow it.
McGraber working aggressively here.
McGraber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stern is breathing heavily.
McGraber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
McGraber misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraber blocking some punches.
Stern can't break the clinch.
McGraber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stern is keeping busy.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McGraber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stern is trying to push McGraber away but McGraber has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGraber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGraber lands a body shot.
McGraber lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pucy McGraber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGraber - that will leave a mark! #CUT2#It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.#CL2#
McGraber rushes Stern and presses him up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from McGraber.
McGraber lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGraber presses Stern against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGraber scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
McGraber lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraber.
McGraber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGraber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGraber stalling against the ropes.
McGraber lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraber digs a right hand underneath Stern's ribcage. Stern let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
McGraber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
McGraber clinches up with Stern and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGraber can't find room to land a body shot as Stern controls the action. #T1#
McGraber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGraber works on Stern's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGraber lands a left hand.
McGraber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stern or not.
McGraber scores with a hook to the body.
McGraber is working Stern over against the ropes.
McGraber scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McGraber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
McGraber closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Stern crashing to the mat! Stern uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGraber looks for a left high kick but can't connect. McGraber backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Stern's temple! It sends Stern violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as McGraber celebrates and the doctors try to help Stern!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pucy McGraber!
Pucy McGraber took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: WKBC: Kinneas VS Kueller
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Stern clinches up against the ropes.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stern gets tackled into the ropes by Mladenov. Mladenov maintains the clinch.
Mladenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Mladenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Mladenov drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Mladenov gets a clinch.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stern wants to break free but Mladenov has control. #BC2#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Stern will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mladenov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mladenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away. #CL#
Mladenov clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern motions for Mladenov to come forward. Stern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Mladenov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Mladenov rushes Stern and presses him up against the ropes.
Mladenov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mladenov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Stern drives through and clinches with Mladenov against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Mladenov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Mladenov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Stern manages to break the clinch.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mladenov's head.#CL2#
Stern rushes Mladenov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mladenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Mladenov blocks an elbow strike from Stern.
Mladenov blocks an uppercut.
Mladenov misses with a body punch.
Stern is trying to break free.#BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mladenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern throws a head kick but Mladenov moves out of range.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Mladenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern cracks Mladenov with an open hand slap.
Mladenov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mladenov tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mladenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mladenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mladenov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mladenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mladenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Mladenov.
Stern is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern works Mladenov's body with a nice hook.
Mladenov tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Stern digs a good hook to Mladenov's body. #CL#
Mladenov takes the fight into the clinch.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mladenov is leaning against Stern and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mladenov lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mladenov moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern throws a jab when Mladenov was well out of range.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mladenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mladenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mladenov forces Stern back against the ropes and clinches.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mladenov tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing Mladenov back against the ropes.
Mladenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mladenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mladenov scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern connects with a right hand. Mladenov shakes it off.#T1#
Stern tries to land a front kick but Mladenov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Mladenov rushes Stern and presses him up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern is breathing heavily.#BC#
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mladenov slips a jab from Stern.
Stern throws a lazy head kick
and Mladenov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stern misses the jab.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mladenov.
Stern misses with a hook
and Stern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mladenov is looking to clinch.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Stern tries to clinch up but Mladenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stern keeps the fight on the outside.
Stern let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mladenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with a jab to the body
and Mladenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mladenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Mladenov tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it. #CL#
Mladenov has closed the distance and engaged Stern in a clinch.
Mladenov tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards. #BC#
Mladenov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mladenov closes the distance and clinches.
Mladenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Mladenov misses with some punches.
Mladenov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Mladenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stern prevents a body shot from Mladenov.
A right hand to the body from Mladenov.
Mladenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Mladenov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Mladenov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mladenov tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Mladenov staying out of range there.
Mladenov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mladenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mladenov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Stern misses.
Stern cracks Mladenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Mladenov slips the punch.
Stern lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mladenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mladenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mladenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Mladenov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mladenov tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Mladenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mladenov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mladenov at a distance.
Stern with a hook.
That kick from Stern tenderised Mladenov's leg. Mladenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mladenov tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Mladenov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mladenov has Stern up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mladenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Mladenov digs a right hand underneath Stern's ribcage. Stern let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Mladenov takes one to the side of the head.
Stern throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mladenov.#T2##CL#
Mladenov takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern blocks an uppercut.
Mladenov can't find room to land a body shot as Stern controls the action. #BC2#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Mladenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mladenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mladenov is looking to clinch but Stern is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Mladenov is out of range.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Mladenov's head back. #CL#
Mladenov clinches up against the ropes.
Stern wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mladenov. #BC#
Mladenov manages to break the clinch.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick
and Mladenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mladenov tries to clinch up
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stern 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern gave a mention to Dr Zoidberg Office in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Ngo
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cathaway counter with a right hand.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Cathaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Cathaway catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Cathaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cathaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stern motions for Cathaway to come forward. Stern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway avoids a kick to the body.
Cathaway staying out of range there.
Cathaway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern throws the left hand but Cathaway avoids the punch easily.
Cathaway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Cathaway looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Cathaway's head but Cathaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Cathaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cathaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Cathaway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Cathaway slips the punch.
Stern connects with a right hand. Cathaway shakes it off.
Cathaway cracks the inside of Stern's front leg.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Stern lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cathaway looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Cathaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cathaway, right into the meat.
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stern takes a swing at Cathaway's ribcage but misses.
Cathaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cathaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern lands a jab to the nose.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern with a hook.
Cathaway misses with a kick to the body.
Cathaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cathaway.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cathaway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern throws a right and a left that Cathaway avoids nicely.
Stern misses with a looping left.
A big left from Stern misses.
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Cathaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cathaway.
Stern gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cathaway.
Stern gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cathaway.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Cathaway throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cathaway.
Cathaway cracks Stern with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Stern finds it's way through Cathaway's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Cathaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stern looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
Stern misses with a hook.
Cathaway ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Cathaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Cathaway saw that one coming.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cathaway throws out the jab.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cathaway.
Stern tries to clinch up
and Cathaway counters with a low kick, right behind Stern 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway misses with a hook.
Stern is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cathaway tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Cathaway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Cathaway.
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cathaway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cathaway misses with a low kick. #T1#
A good leg kick by Cathaway.
Cathaway slips under a jab from Stern.
Cathaway lands with a cross.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Cathaway's shoulder, as Cathaway tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Cathaway avoids it easily.
Cathaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cathaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cathaway.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cathaway counters with a left 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!
Cathaway lands with a shot to the body.
Cathaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cathaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cathaway looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cathaway.
Cathaway wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Cathaway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stern staying out of range there.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Cathaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cathaway feints a counter leg kick.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Cathaway moves away and avoids it.
Stern's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Cathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Cathaway connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cathaway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stern's hands.
Cathaway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Cathaway scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Stern to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Cathaway away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Stern got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#
Stern is rocked!
Stern misses with a double jab
and Cathaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Stern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cathaway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stern's calf.
Stern seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Cathaway scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Stern beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CUT2#
Howard Stern's cut is getting worse.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Cathaway will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jimmy Cathaway!
After the fight, Jimmy Cathaway was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ired.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern lands a glancing blow to the side of Ired's head.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ired's head backwards.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Stern.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Ired.
Ired misses with a hook.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
Ired looks winded!#CL2#
Ired moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Ired was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Stern clinches up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Stern has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Ired misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern blocking some punches.
Stern lands an elbow that stopped Ired in his tracks for a moment.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Ired has the dominant position.
Stern blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ired escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ired misses the jab.
Stern is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ired.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ired in his tracks.
Stern is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ired looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ired uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Ired looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern tries to work over Ired's front leg with a kick but Ired checks it.
Stern cracks Ired with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern lands a body shot.
Ired slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern lunges at Ired with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ired's hand.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Ired avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ired's head.
Stern lands with a straight right. Ired didn't see that one coming.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ired's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ired is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ired is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ired looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ired.
Ired takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ired tries to bum rush Stern with a series of wild strikes but Stern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ired is looking to clinch but Stern is avoiding it.
Ired fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ired takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ired on the side of the head.
Stern lands with a cross.
Ired moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Ired walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stern.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ired wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Stern lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ired's sensitive parts.
Ired is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ired doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ired in his tracks.
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Ired blocks it.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Stern throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ired moves to clinch but Stern breaks away
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern thuds his right hand into Ired's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Stern misses.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern cracks Ired with an open hand slap.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ireds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ired wants to clinch
and Stern makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ired misses with a low kick.#CL#
Stern moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Ired struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands. #BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Stern clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Ired misses.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern misses with a leg kick.
Ired lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Ired's head back.
Ired steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Ired avoids the body shot from Stern.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern lands a nice hook to Ired's body. Ired takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern throws a leg kick but Ired checks it. #CL2#
Stern tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stern drives through and clinches with Ired against the ropes.
Ired working aggressively here.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Ired has double underhooks. #BC#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern misses with a looping right.#CL#
Stern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ired, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ired misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ret Ired has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ired dodges an elbow strike from Stern.
Ired presses Stern against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ired is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ired.
Ired struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Ired takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ired cracks Stern with a nice body shot.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Stern scores with a jab.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ired can do to turn this around?
Stern cracks Ired with an open hand slap.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Ired throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target. #CL2#
Ired clinches up against the ropes.
Stern tries to circle away but Ired has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ired moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Ired slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern thuds his right hand into Ired's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ired avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ired walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by Stern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Stern rushes Ired and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Ired has double underhooks.
Stern is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stern wants to break free but Ired has control. #BC2#
Ired breaks the clinch.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ired throws a combination. Stern tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern lands with a cross.
Ired gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stern cracks Ired with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern connects with a right hand. Ired shakes it off.
Ired needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Ired moved out of range nicely.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ired's head backwards.
Ired has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ired ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stern tests Ired's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stern 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
A very excited looking Howard Stern 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: WKBC: The Zealot VS Cheating
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Bakiyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Stern cracks Bakiyev with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Stern misses
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Stern.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stern closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stern tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
Stern throws a one two combo.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Stern tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stern cracks Bakiyev with an open hand slap.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stern throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Stern.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stern with a body shot.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stern at a distance. #CL#
Stern drives through and clinches with Bakiyev against the ropes. #BC2#
Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern misses the jab.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Bakiyev moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stern stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bakiyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakiyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Stern.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range. #CL#
Stern has closed the distance and engaged Bakiyev in a clinch. #BC2#
Bakiyev breaks the clinch.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Stern tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bakiyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Stern's belly button to the back.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Bakiyev should have avoided that one.
Bakiyev takes one to the side of the head.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Stern.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Stern throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern lands a jab to Bakiyev's midsection.#T2#
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev cracks Stern with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Stern clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stern with a body shot.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Stern clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakiyev at a distance.
Stern wants to clinch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakiyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakiyev takes one on the button.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern scores with a jab.#T1#
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern misses with an uppercut
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Bakiyev is out of range.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Stern is looking for a counter combo.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with a hook
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stern!
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.#T2#
Stern tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Nice cross by Stern.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakiyev on the side of the head.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
I think Stern 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Howard Stern!
Our winner, Howard Stern, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stern. #SUB2#
Stern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dominic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stern is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stern is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dominic is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Stern has hold of Dominic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dominic seems comfortable defending it but Stern has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dominic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dominic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stern couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Howard Stern!
During a confident post fight interview, Howard Stern thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 4
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1#
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Cornell is just out of range.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cornell is out of range and Stern settles back down.
Stern avoids the body shot from Cornell.
Good shot there by Stern.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Cornell moved out of range.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cornell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cornell scores with a head kick. Stern tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Cornell saw that one coming.
Cornell defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornell.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cornell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Stern misses.
Cornell throws a head kick that misses.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cornell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stern's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern throws a leg kick that misses.
Cornell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cornell looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern swings for the body but Cornell moves out of range.
Cornell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cornell is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Cornell throws a leg kick that misses.
Stern slips under a jab from Cornell.
Stern looks to throw a body kick
and Cornell counters with a body kick.
Cornell lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Cornell.
Stern looks winded!
Cornell lands with a hook. Stern tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stern will feel that in the morning.
Cornell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cornell lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cornell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts.
Stern with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cornell to score with a decent uppercut.
Cornell lands with a hook. Stern tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
That kick from Cornell tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Cornell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Cornell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stern's knee momentarily.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Cornell counters with a nice body kick.
Stern takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cornell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cornell. Stern shrugs it off though.
Cornell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cornell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Stern takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornell looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Cornell saw that one coming.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Cornell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Cornell lands with a good body shot.
Cornell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stern will feel that in the morning.
Cornell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Cornell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cornell throws a one two combo.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cornell with a jab.
Cornell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cornell counters with a nice leg kick.
Cornell scores with a spinning back kick!
Stern takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cornell scores with a nice head shot.
Stern takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cornell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!#KD#
Stern walks into a big right hand from Cornell and goes down! The referee sends Cornell to a neutral corner as Stern gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Cornell ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Stern out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Cornell!
A very excited looking Tony Cornell 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.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: WKBC 2: Semi Finals
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Stern fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tua doesn't seem phased though.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Sloppy strikes from Tua. Those never looked like landing.
Tua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Stern.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Tua throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Stern jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stern scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stern throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tua on the side of the head.
Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stern lands a jab-cross combination.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Stern tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tua manages to circle out of the way.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua's head.
Stern connects with a leg kick. Tua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua scores with a body shot.
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tua ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Donk. Stern catches Tua right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Tua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Tua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tua. That did some damage!
Tua takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern lands a head shot.
Stern connects with a jab.#T2#
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stern lands a head shot.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tua takes one to the chin there.
Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern tries to bum rush Tua with a series of wild strikes but Tua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stern throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern misses with a wild body shot.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stern lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the ropes and back into range.
Stern scores with a jab to the head.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Stern scores with a decent looking hook.
Stern lands the left hand.
Stern lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Tua tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Tua manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Jab from Stern.
Tua lands with an overhand left.
Stern lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua's hand.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Tua should have avoided that one.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stern.
Stern digs a good hook to Tua's 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!
Stern lands a jab.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Stern.
Tua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern connects with a leg kick. Tua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tua has time to react.#T2#
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stern.
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Tua's head back.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua misses with a double jab.
Stern tries to counter by clinching up but Tua breaks away and moves out of range.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Tua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with Tua's head.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stern fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tua is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Stern.
Stern lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tua backs up against the ropes.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
Stern throws a leg kick which misses Tua's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Stern throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stern.
Tua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tua doesn't seem bothered though.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stern plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stern with a hook.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice combination there by Stern.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Stern scores with a body shot.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern cracks Tua with an open hand slap.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua's head.
Tua moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Tua takes one 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!
Tua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua's head.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Tua missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Stern misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Tua.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern tests Tua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern throws the kick towards the body but Tua avoids it.
Tua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Stern lands with a right hand.
Stern feints and then cracks Tua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Stern.
Stern scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tua needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stern thows a body kick. Tua tries to catch it but that hurt him.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stern 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Our winner, Howard Stern, 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: Warzone 4
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Stern throws a hook to the side of Pesalelei's head but Pesalelei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesalelei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pesalelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pesalelei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern cracks Pesalelei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Pesalelei. That snapped Stern's head back.
Pesalelei moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesalelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Pesalelei saw that one coming.
Pesalelei throws a big counter combination but Stern scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries to work over Stern's front leg with a kick but Stern checks it.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pesalelei loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up.
Pesalelei misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei misses with a straight right.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Pesalelei throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Stern misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Stern finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesalelei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pesalelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick.
Stern lands a jab.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick.
Pesalelei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sigi Pesalelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern cracks Pesalelei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesalelei walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pesalelei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pesalelei's head backwards.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesalelei lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pesalelei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pesalelei connects with a crisp jab.
Pesalelei throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Pesalelei slips under a jab from Stern.
Pesalelei throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesalelei finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head.
Pesalelei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesalelei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pesalelei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Pesalelei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
An attempted straight right counter from Pesalelei misses the target.
Pesalelei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pesalelei misses with a wild combination.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Pesalelei misses.
Pesalelei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pesalelei's head backwards.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesalelei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pesalelei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesalelei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei throws a big shot that misses.
Stern is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
Pesalelei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Stern checks a leg kick.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesalelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern avoids the body shot from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesalelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pesalelei checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stern scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Pesalelei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Stern.
Pesalelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesalelei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Pesalelei should have avoided that one.
Stern lands with a shot to the body.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Pesalelei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesalelei swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Pesalelei's shoulder, as Pesalelei tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Pesalelei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pesalelei lands with an overhand left.
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!
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Pesalelei misses the target.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Pesalelei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pesalelei sets himself, and Stern steps forward looking for the clinch! Pesalelei avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern cracks Pesalelei with a good jab.
Pesalelei moves in looking to clinch but Stern pushes him off.
Pesalelei misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a looping right.
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
Stern throws a hook but Pesalelei avoids it easily.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pesalelei scores with a jab to the body.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Pesalelei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei throws a series of strikes that have Stern backpedaling.
A lazy left from Pesalelei finds it's target.
Pesalelei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
Stern connects with the punch.
Pesalelei throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Pesalelei pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sigi Pesalelei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pesalelei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Pesalelei is looking to counter punch.
Stern staying out of range there.
Stern tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pesalelei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Pesalelei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesalelei misses with a looping left.
Stern steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pesalelei.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern tests Pesalelei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pesalelei misses with a low kick.
Pesalelei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Pesalelei counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Pesalelei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesalelei.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Pesalelei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pesalelei misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stern blocks a head kick by Pesalelei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Pesalelei.
Pesalelei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Pesalelei counters with a left and a right that stings Stern.
Pesalelei defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pesalelei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pesalelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesalelei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pesalelei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Pesalelei with a hook.
Pesalelei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
It looked like Pesalelei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pesalelei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
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!
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Pesalelei and move into the clinch position.
Pesalelei ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Pesalelei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pesalelei is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Pesalelei.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pesalelei's hands.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
Pesalelei fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Stern misses.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Stern misses.
Pesalelei ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Pesalelei moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws a push kick but Pesalelei slaps the foot to one side.
Stern slips under a jab from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei misses with a head kick.
Pesalelei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pesalelei looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei avoids the head kick by Stern.
Stern catches Pesalelei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pesalelei throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sigi Pesalelei.
I think Pesalelei 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sigi Pesalelei!
An out of breath Sigi Pesalelei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nah throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
Nah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Stern.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Nah takes one on the button.
Nah moves out of range of the strikes.
Nah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nah is looking to clinch but Stern is avoiding it.
Nah tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
Nah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Nah moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Nah moves into the clinch.
Nah managing to block the knees to the body from Stern.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Nah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Stern.
Stern trying to stall but Nah improves his position.
Stern with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
Stern blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Nah breaks the clinch.
Nah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nah on the side of the head.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been informed that Stern has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nah is looking to clinch.
Nah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nah tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nah scores with a jab.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nah to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nah gets a clinch. #T2#
Nah lands with a right to the head.
Stern throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nah blocks it with crossed arms.
Stern is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stern tries to land knees in the clinch but Nah avoids the damage to the body.
Nah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nah pushes Stern back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Nah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stern is struggling to control the position.
Nah lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern is looking to control Nah's arms but Nah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stern has his back to the ropes.
Nah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nah misses with a knee to the head.
Nah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big left from Stern misses. #CL#
Nah has Stern up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nah has Stern pushed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nah.#BC#
Nah manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Stern gets tackled into the ropes by Nah. Nah maintains the clinch.
Stern doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stern is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
Stern misses with a body punch.
Nah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Nah's head back.
Nah tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Nah and move into the clinch position.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Nah catches Stern right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Nah doesn't manage to clinch there - Stern circles away.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nah in his tracks.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Nah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nah walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Nah's head back. #CL#
Nah moves into range and clinches up with Stern.
Nah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nah lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Nah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern tries to stall but Nah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stern is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern digs a right hand underneath Nah's ribcage. Nah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Nah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Nah scores with a shoulder strike.
Nah prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
Stern stalling in the clinch but Nah improves position. #BC#
Nah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nah tries to clinch up.
Stern misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stern throws a hook but Nah blocks it.
Stern cracks Nah with an open hand slap.
Nah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern scores with a jab to the body.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nah darts in and clinches Stern up against the ropes.
Nah scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Nah has Stern up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tee Nah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nah lands a left hand.
Tee Nah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern. #BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern takes a swing at Nah's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Nah moves into range and clinches up with Stern.
Nah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stern wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Nah scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Nah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nah wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Nah cracks Stern with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Stern get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Stern looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nah doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Nah takes one to the chin there.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Nah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nah pushes Stern up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stern tries to stall but Nah uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Stern manages to break the clinch.
Nah tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Nah darts in and clinches Stern up against the ropes.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
Nah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Nah breaks the clinch.
Stern connects with a right hand. Nah shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Nah.
Nah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nah tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nah tries to clinch up.#CL#
Nah forces Stern back against the ropes and clinches.
Stern is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nah lands with a light punch inside. #T2##BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch. #CL#
Stern gets tackled into the ropes by Nah. Nah maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nah lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Nah.
Stern taking a breather. #BC#
Nah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stern lands a right hook to the body.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nah moves away.
Nah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stern swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nah.
Nice shot by Stern.
Nah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tee Nah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nah 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Nah!
Tee Nah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: K1 Kings: 5
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Donk. Stern catches Makarenko right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Stern's front leg.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Stern sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Makarenko slips a straight right by Stern.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makarenko, as that shot connected.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern takes one on the button.
Makarenko takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Makarenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Makarenko scores with a push kick.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern lunges at Makarenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makarenko's hand.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makarenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makarenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Makarenko throws a body kick that misses.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Makarenko tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Makarenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Makarenko lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Makarenko tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Makarenko manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Makarenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Stern sizes up Makarenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makarenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Makarenko feints a jab promting Stern to slip. Makarenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stern slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makarenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makarenko. Makarenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Makarenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab. #T2#
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Makarenko.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarenko lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Makarenko misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
A jab from Makarenko finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makarenko throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Makarenko motions for Stern to come forward. Makarenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stern stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Makarenko looks to land a combination. Stern sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makarenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko is looking to land body kicks.
Stern checks a low kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Stern misses with a hook
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern scores with the left hand. Makarenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lands a head kick. Stern smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Makarenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makarenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch.
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarenko 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko 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.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1##TD#
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Stern taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leno is not content to let Stern control the position.
Leno 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.#SUB#
Stern has an Americana. Leno didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stern is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stern hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Howard Stern!
During a confident post fight interview, Howard Stern thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1##CL#
Fiddlesticks pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern can't get the takedown.
Stern tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fiddlesticks has had enough of the clinch but Stern keeps him there for the moment.
Stern just leaning against Fiddlesticks, taking a breather.
Fiddlesticks stops a takedown attempt from Stern.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.#TD2#
Stern wants the takedown. Fiddlesticks is fighting it off but Stern persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fiddlesticks's guard against the cage.
Stern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiddlesticks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stern is controlling him.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks wants to stand up but Stern is controlling him.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to stand up but Stern is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stern is stalling in the full guard.
Fiddlesticks keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Fiddlesticks wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Stern prevents Fiddlesticks from getting back to his feet.
Stern's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stern shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stern performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Stern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiddlesticks defends it well. #T3#
Stern sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES#
Fiddlesticks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stern is on him like a limpet, forcing Fiddlesticks back against the cage.
Stern can't get the takedown.
Stern wants a takedown.
Fiddlesticks gets underhooks to prevent Stern's takedown attempt.
Stern prevents Fiddlesticks from breaking the clinch.
Stern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stern drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fiddlesticks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fiddlesticks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiddlesticks defends it well.#T4##CL#
Fiddlesticks moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiddlesticks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stern.
A frustrated look appears on Fiddlesticks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fiddlesticks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fiddlesticks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fiddlesticks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stern has Fiddlesticks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fiddlesticks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiddlesticks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stern.
Fiddlesticks is trying to push Stern away but Stern has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiddlesticks tries to break free but Stern pushes him back against the cage.
Stern stalling the fight.
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 Ramses Fiddlesticks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck for Fiddlesticks with that takedown attempt.
Fiddlesticks stuffs the takedown attempt from Stern. Stern gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiddlesticks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
Stern is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fiddlesticks misses with a wild combination.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt - Fiddlesticks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fiddlesticks fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Stern dives in and scores a takedown into Fiddlesticks's guard.#ES#
Fiddlesticks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stern off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramses Fiddlesticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiddlesticks sprawls well. Fiddlesticks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stern gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddlesticks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Fiddlesticks lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Stern bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiddlesticks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Stern thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.
Fiddlesticks tries to escape but Stern is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet.
Stern moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Fiddlesticks tries to escape but Stern is in control.
Fiddlesticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee asks Stern politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stern prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Stern has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fiddlesticks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stern is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Fiddlesticks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddlesticks digs a good body shot into Stern's ribs.
Ramses Fiddlesticks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stern controls the position from side control.#T3#
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stern tries for a kimura but Fiddlesticks is defending well.
Stern in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Stern drags him back down.
Stern slows the pace down.
Fiddlesticks pushes Stern away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stern gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Stern stalls from top position.
Stern prevents Fiddlesticks from escaping the position.
Stern taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Stern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiddlesticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fiddlesticks is trying to buck Stern off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ramses Fiddlesticks will probably get the nod.
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#
Fiddlesticks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stern sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern passes Fiddlesticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand.
Stern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Stern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stern controlling the action here.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stern throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fiddlesticks was covering up waiting for the punch and Stern finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stern is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiddlesticks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stern is controlling him.
Stern stands and throws Fiddlesticks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fiddlesticks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stern is staying tight to Fiddlesticks's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Fiddlesticks tries to escape but Stern is in control. #SUB2#
Stern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiddlesticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stern is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiddlesticks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stern's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stern prevents Fiddlesticks from escaping the position.
Fiddlesticks bucks up and tries to throw Stern off but instead Stern has got his back!
Stern just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Fiddlesticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fiddlesticks is trying to stand back up.
Stern just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramses Fiddlesticks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Stern has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern is riding his opponent, not letting Fiddlesticks buck him off. #SUB2#
Stern looking for the choke but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fiddlesticks 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Howard Stern!
An out of breath Howard Stern thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ramses Fiddlesticks spoke after the fight, saying 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Stern looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stern seems content to control.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Joseph defends it.
Joseph is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him #SUB2#
Stern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Stern has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is trying to stand up here but Stern is controlling him well.
Stern takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
It looks like Stern might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Stern has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stern controlling from the full mount.
Stern is continuing to stall.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stern.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph has given up his back. Will we see Stern going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Stern working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Joseph is doing well to defend. Stern seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Joseph is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eric Whitaker (ranked 697 p4p, 88 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 2307 p4p, 0 weight class). Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. Howard Stern is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

185 cm
28 yrs
220 lbs

184 cm
42 yrs
205 lbs

Whitaker

Stern

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eric Whitaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Whitaker (0) vs (4) Stern
Whitaker is being controlled here.
Whitaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Whitaker regains half guard.
Stern performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whitaker is refusing to be controlled, as Stern sits in half guard.

Whitaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitaker.
Stern is stalling in the full guard.
Stern's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Stern.

Whitaker has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whitaker (2) vs (4) Stern
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Whitaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stern keeping full guard, as Whitaker tries to pass.
Stern looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitaker won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - Whitaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stern told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Whitaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stern knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by Whitaker.
Whitaker wants to pass to mount but Stern is defending the position.
Stern wants to control but Whitaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whitaker is looking to advance position but Stern won't allow it.
Whitaker prevents Stern from improving his position.
Stern trying to hold on to Whitaker's head to control him but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is pressing down on Stern's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stern is holding on for now.
Stern holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stern wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Stern is staying active underneath Whitaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Stern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it.
Stern works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stern has Whitaker pulled in close to control his posture.

Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stern keeping full guard, as Whitaker tries to pass.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - Whitaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whitaker wants to free his trapped foot but Stern is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whitaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Whitaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stern knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stern trying to control from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stern works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stern has Whitaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - Whitaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stern keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stern is pressing down on Whitaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
Stern trying to control the position.
Whitaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Whitaker (5) vs (4) Stern

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern tries to buck Whitaker off but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker wants to control but Stern is keeping him busy.
Whitaker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stern's legs.

Whitaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Stern is defending well.
Stern is trying to control Whitaker's posture but Whitaker avoids it.
Whitaker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stern tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stern!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Whitaker (7) vs (4) Stern
Stern controls the position.
Stern wants to control but Whitaker is having none of it.

Whitaker has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Whitaker trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Whitaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker trying to control but Stern is having none of it.

Whitaker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stern to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stern shrugs it off.
Stern is desperately trying to improve his position but Whitaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Whitaker fails to take his opponent's back.
Whitaker is working hard here to advance position.
Stern sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Whitaker is working for a kimura but Stern is defending it quite comfortably.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Stern is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stern wants to control but Whitaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern is trying is best to control the position here.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Stern trying to hold on to Whitaker's head to control him but Whitaker postures up.
Stern wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Stern wants to get back to full guard but Whitaker has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Whitaker (10) vs (4) Stern

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stern is looking to get to half guard.
Whitaker wants to take Stern's back but he can't do it this time.
Whitaker moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Whitaker (13) vs (4) Stern

Stern showing good submission defense here.
Whitaker controlling well, preventing Stern from escaping the position.
Whitaker doesn't have the hooks in and Stern manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whitaker (13) vs (6) Stern
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.

Stern 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.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stern showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whitaker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Stern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Whitaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stern is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stern sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Stern trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard.

Whitaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stern trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Stern drops back looking for a leg! Whitaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitaker manages to kick Stern off! Stern jumps back into Whitaker's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Whitaker takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Eric Whitaker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
Valentinovich catches Stern with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Valentinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
Valentinovich connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valentinovich is pushing Stern's head away, looking to escape. Stern manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Stern seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stern wants to control but Valentinovich is keeping him busy.
Stern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valentinovich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stern.
Stern misses with the ground and pound.
Stern in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Stern cracks Valentinovich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentinovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern taking a breather here.
Stern trying to control the action but Valentinovich is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Stern.
Stern misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stern working the ground and pound but Valentinovich is defending the strikes.
Stern sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valentinovich is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stern throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stern lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valentinovich tries to improve position but can't.
Valentinovich wants to get back to his feet.
Stern working the ground and pound.
Stern creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Stern are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stern remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Stern thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stern works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Stern trying to control the action but Valentinovich is working from the bottom.
Stern looking to control but instead Valentinovich has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Stern throwing shots but Valentinovich is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valentinovich is not content to let Stern control the position.
Valentinovich taking some punishment here, with Stern in his half guard.
Stern is thwarting Valentinovich's attempts to control the position.
Valentinovich is looking to escape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stern wants to control but Valentinovich is keeping him busy.
Valentinovich is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stern lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Stern.
Stern scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stern thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stern controlling the action here.
Stern thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valentinovich is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stern takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Valentinovich lands with a hook. Stern tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stern lands a nice looking body shot.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Valentinovich misses.
Stern stuns Valentinovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stern tries a low kick but Valentinovich avoids it.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentinovich.
A little feinted left hand from Valentinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Stern moves into range and clinches up with Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a body punch.
Valentinovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentinovich misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Valentinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valentinovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentinovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Stern throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentinovich misses its target.
Stern fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentinovich is out of range.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern lands with a nice body punch.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Stern throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern throws a shot to the body.
Stern with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentinovich scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valentinovich needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Valentinovich ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stern tests Valentinovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Valentinovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentinovich.
Jab from Stern.
A jab from Stern misses.
Sergej Valentinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentinovich throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Stern throws a hook but Valentinovich avoids it easily.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Stern misses with a body kick.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentinovich misses the target.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Valentinovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stern slips under a jab.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Stern misses.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentinovich.
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stern connects 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!
Stern lands a jab to Valentinovich's midsection.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Valentinovich.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentinovich on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Stern moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern 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#
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Valentinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stern misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely.
Valentinovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentinovich.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich with a jab.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Valentinovich pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern with a jab.
Valentinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valentinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Valentinovich misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stern, as that shot connected.
Valentinovich misses with a hook
and Stern counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sergej Valentinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Valentinovich breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentinovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valentinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Valentinovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stern momentarily.
Stern misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentinovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stern lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stern cracks Valentinovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
A jab from Stern misses.
Valentinovich is looking to counter punch.
Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Valentinovich finds it's target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stern. #ES#
Valentinovich sneaks out the side door and pushes Stern away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentinovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern shoots in but no luck this time.
Valentinovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentinovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stern delivers a nice body kick.
Stern defending well as Valentinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head.#T4#
Valentinovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Valentinovich ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valentinovich loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Valentinovich's head but Valentinovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern tries to bum rush Valentinovich with a series of wild strikes but Valentinovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Valentinovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern thuds a left hand into Valentinovich's body.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PSE 47
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cain. Cain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Cain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Stern swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Cain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cain.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Stern has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern lands a body shot.
Cain throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Cain avoids the head kick by Stern.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cain! But no joy.#TD#
Stern looking to score a takedown here. Cain is defending well but Stern drives through and ends up in Cain's guard.#T1#
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain being controlled here, momentarily.
Stern trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Stern throwing strikes but missing.
Stern prevents Cain from getting back to his feet.
Stern lands a couple of elbows.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stern sizes up Cain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sloppy strikes from Cain. Those never looked like landing.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Cain misses with a hook.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Cain misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Stern misses the target.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Cain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Cain's head back.
Cain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
David Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Stern ducks right into an uppercut from Cain.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Stern looks to land a combination but Cain avoids it well.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern slips a straight right by Cain.
Stern misses with a combination
and Cain counters with a nice body kick.
Stern is breathing heavily.#T4#
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Cain throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Cain digs a good body shot into Stern's ribs.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cain slips a jab from Stern.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Cain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stern lands with a right hand.
Cain slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Cain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cain avoids the body shot from Stern.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Cain as he connects with a hook.
Cain misses with a body kick.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Stern lands a jab to Cain's midsection.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
David Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Cain.
Cain misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Cain looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Cain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern misses the jab.
Stern misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cain walks into a jab.
Stern stalks Cain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cain's face. Cain staggers backwards, shaken.
Cain slips a jab from Stern.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Stern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Stern throws a hook but Cain blocks it.#KD2#
Cain lands a big head kick that sends Stern tumbling to the mat! Cain takes a step backwards and waves Stern back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Stern is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Cain cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Cain lands a left and a right that send Stern crashing to the mat, dazed. Cain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Stern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern seems to have got his legs back now.
Stern thuds a left hand into Cain's body.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Stern misses.
Cain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cain throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stern lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stern swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cain counters with a body kick.
Cain throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Cain throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Cain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stern slips under a jab from Cain.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stern thuds his right hand into Cain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.#T4#
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cain! But no joy.
Stern misses with a hook.
Cain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain cracks Stern with a good jab.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cain throws a good cross that connects.
Cain lands a jab-cross combination.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cain stuns Stern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cain scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cain. That one must have hurt.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stern will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern throws a hook but Cain avoids it easily.
Cain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cain, right into the meat.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Stern thows a leg kick but Cain checks it
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Cain goes for a small jab and connects. Now Cain goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Stern stumbles back but Cain runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Stern to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Stern will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Cain!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Cain made sure he mentioned HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PSE 42
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Stern walks into a jab.
Stern slips under a jab from Johns.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johns.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johns's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stern 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.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns moves away from the strike by Stern.
An attempted straight right counter from Johns misses the target.
Johns avoids the body shot from Stern.
Johns scores with a nice head shot.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Johns misses the jab.#TD2#
Stern gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Johns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Johns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern connects with a solid leg kick.
Johns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.#T1#
Johns moves out of range of the body kick.
Don Johns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern cracks Johns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern misses with a hook. Johns ducked under it nicely.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Johns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stern misses with a right hand
letting Johns counter with a right hand.
Johns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Johns takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Johns slips a straight right by Stern.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Johns.#T2#
Stern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johns moves away from the strike by Stern.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Johns misses.
Johns punishes Stern's body with a nice straight punch.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Johns moves away and avoids it.
Johns lands with an overhand left.
Johns throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
A big right from Johns misses.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Johns throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Johns throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns moves away from the strike by Stern.
Johns throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Johns lands a nice shot that snaps Stern's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Johns there.
Johns throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Johns staying out of range there.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Stern thinks about the counter body kick.
Stern misses with a hook.
Jab by Stern.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Johns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Johns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Stern.
Stern throws a jab when Johns was well out of range.
Johns throws a big counter combination but Stern scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Johns moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Johns thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Johns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stern at a distance.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johns.
A big left from Stern misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Johns.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Johns does no damage.
Stern misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Johns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johns lands with a nice combination. Stern backs away looking to recover.
Stern misses the jab.
Stern dives in for a single leg takedown but Johns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stern, as that shot connected.
Johns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Johns counters with a left to the body.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Johns scores with a one two! Stern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johns tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Johns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Don Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Stern.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Stern tries to land a knee to the head but Johns blocks with his arms.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Johns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards. #BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns slips under a jab from Stern.
A quick step to the side and Johns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern throws out a counter right but Johns avoids it with no problem.
Johns loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johns moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern scores with a body shot.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johns doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Johns.
Johns blocks a jab.#T2#
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Johns as Stern shoots in.
Johns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Stern shoots in and drives through. Johns sprawls well.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Johns throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johns.
Donk. Johns catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stern takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Johns lands a nice looking body shot.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Johns moved out of range.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Johns throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Johns misses with a body shot.
Stern lands the left hand.
Stern lands with a right hand.
Stern throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Johns moves out of range of the body kick from Stern.
Stern lands an overhand right.#T4#
Johns slips a straight right by Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johns throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Good shot there by Stern.
A clash of legs there as Johns blocks the low kick.
Johns stalks Stern and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stern's face. Stern staggers backwards, shaken.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johns as he jumps to the side.
Johns is looking to counter punch.
Stern with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Johns connects with a body shot.
Johns tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Johns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stern's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stern scrambles back to his feet.
Johns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Don Johns is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stern scores with a nice head shot.
Stern lunges at Johns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johns's hand.
Johns throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johns throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johns.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern lands with a cross.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johns tries to clinch there but Stern circles away. #T1#
Johns lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
As Stern looks to move away, Johns throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Johns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stern defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Johns.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johns throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Johns throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern is looking to chop away at Johns's legs.
Stern defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Johns off the cage and back into range.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Johns.
Stern lands a head shot.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johns moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern jabs Johns right on the nose. Johns blinks but takes it well.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johns's head.
Johns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Johns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stern with a poor takedown
letting Johns counter with a right hand.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johns.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Stern tries to score with a low kick but Johns moves his leg out of the way.
Johns throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range. #T3#
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Johns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Don Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johns slips under a jab.
Stern staying out of range there.
Stern clobbers Johns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johns is looking for a counter combo.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Johns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a hook.
As Stern backs away, Johns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stern misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Stern slips a straight right by Johns.
Johns lands a lovely overhand right.
Johns misses with a body shot.
Johns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johns scores with a nice strike.
Johns digs a good body shot into Stern's ribs.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johns cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Johns looks to land a combination. Stern sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Johns.
Well Johns 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Johns!
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PSE 34
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Feti blocks a jab.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Feti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Feti tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Feti to the ground. Feti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Feti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern lands with a good body shot.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Stern misses. #TD2#
Stern throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Feti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stern is in Feti's guard.
Feti is controlling Stern's posture.
Feti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Feti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern throwing strikes but missing.
Stern wants to control from the top but Feti keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Feti looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stern jabs Feti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Stern finds it's target.#T2#
Feti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Feti scrambles back to his feet.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feti jabs at Stern's body.
Feti swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Feti ducks down to avoid it.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Feti counters with a nice body shot.
Stern throws a left and a right that both miss
and Feti counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern blocks a jab.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Feti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feti staying out of range there.
Feti throws a counter high kick but Stern was just alert enough to avoid it.
Feti blocks a jab.
Feti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Feti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stern at a distance.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Feti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
It looked like Feti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stern.
That kick from Stern tenderised Feti's leg. Feti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Feti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Feti doesn't seem phased though.
Stern backs away from a small jab... but Feti lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stern crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Feti with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sione Feti!
After winning the bout, Sione Feti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Stern misses with a looping right.
Farfy Iii avoids the body shot from Stern. #CL2#
Farfy Iii darts in and clinches Stern up against the cage.
Farfy Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
A right hand to the body from Farfy Iii.
We've been hearing reports that Stern has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Farfy Iii gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.
Farfy Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii misses with some punches. #BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farfy Iii.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Farfy Iii tries to counter with a clinch but Stern shakes him off and moves away.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stern misses with a hook. Farfy Iii ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Farfy Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Stern lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands an elbow inside that Farfy Iii shrugs off.
Farfy Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farfy Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Farfy Iii blocks an uppercut.
Farfy Iii tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farfy Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern lands an uppercut.
Farfy Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farfy Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern. #TD#
Farfy Iii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stern is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Farfy Iii to the mat. Farfy Iii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Farfy Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stern looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Farfy Iii has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stern doesn't defend quickly enough and Farfy Iii has managed to lock this one up! Can Stern escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Farfy Iii on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii 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.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PSE 26
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Hedgeh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedgeh.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Stern connects with a jab.#CL#
Hedgeh clinches up with Stern and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Hedgeh lands a takedown into guard.
Hedgeh lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Hedgeh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stern manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedgeh has Stern in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedgeh has his hands on Stern's head, controlling the position.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Hedgeh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Hedgeh!#REVR#
Hedgeh scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Stern is trying to keep Hedgeh in close.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedgeh is one step ahead there.
Hedgeh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedgeh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stern's head.
Hedgeh throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely. #ES2#
Stern kicks Hedgeh off and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Stern.
Hedgeh defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Stern tries to sprawl but Hedgeh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hedgeh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stern told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Hedgeh there. #T2#
Stern is looking to control Hedgeh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?#SU#
Hedgeh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stern to get to his feet.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throws a combination. Hedgeh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hedgeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedgeh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedgeh.
Hedgeh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Stern gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is adopting a defensive guard.
Hedgeh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Hedgeh landing some decent shots from guard.
Hedgeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hedgeh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hedgeh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hedgeh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stern.
Hedgeh wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Stern trying to control but Hedgeh is working from the bottom.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
Stern chips away with some ground and pound.
Hedgeh striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hedgeh working for a triangle but Stern defends it easily. #SU2#
Stern decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hedgeh, up you get!
Hedgeh shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedgeh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stern scores with a hook.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hedgeh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hedgeh looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hedgeh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stern's guard.#ES2#
Stern kicks Hedgeh off and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Hedgeh's head back.
Stern throws the left hand but Hedgeh avoids the punch easily.
Stern stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedgeh. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Hedgeh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Hedgeh fails to land the takedown.
Hedgeh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stern swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Hedgeh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hedgeh blocks a jab.
Hedgeh misses with a double jab.
Stern throws out a counter right but Hedgeh avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Stern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hedgeh, pushing him back against the cage.
Hedgeh tries to pull guard but Stern holds him up against the cage and eventually Hedgeh drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Stern gets underhooks to prevent Hedgeh's takedown attempt.
Stern creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedgeh's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.#BC2#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Dr A Hedgeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Hedgeh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Stern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hedgeh can't get the takedown.
Hedgeh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stern walks away with a smile on his face. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedgeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Stern.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Stern closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern taking a breather here. #T2#
Dr A Hedgeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stern lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stern cracks Hedgeh with a big right hand but Hedgeh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hedgeh striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hedgeh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hedgeh is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it.
Hedgeh is trying to improve his position.
Hedgeh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stern works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Hedgeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedgeh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Stern goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hedgeh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stern's guard! Nice work there by Hedgeh!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hedgeh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedgeh wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Hedgeh can't keep his opponent in guard - Stern advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hedgeh is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern is nestled in close to Hedgeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedgeh controlling the position well. #T4#
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
Nice strikes from Stern there.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Hedgeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hedgeh trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dr A Hedgeh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hedgeh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hedgeh defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Hedgeh is looking to clinch.
Hedgeh misses with a two punch combination.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Stern looks to move away, Hedgeh throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Hedgeh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hedgeh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedgeh tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Hedgeh gets caught napping as Stern dives in and scores a takedown. Hedgeh manages to retain guard.
Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Hedgeh trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedgeh wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedgeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hedgeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedgeh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stern won't allow Hedgeh to sweep him here.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedgeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Hedgeh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Hedgeh!#REVR#
Stern looking to control. #T2#
Hedgeh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stern is trying to keep Hedgeh in close. #ES2#
Stern wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Hedgeh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stern on his heels. He'll look to pass Stern's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Stern is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hedgeh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedgeh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedgeh wants to take the fight to the mat but Stern manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedgeh has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
Stern throws an elbow but it misses.
Stern pushes Hedgeh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedgeh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
Hedgeh looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedgeh walks into a straight right hand from Stern.#T3#
Hedgeh shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedgeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dr A Hedgeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedgeh enables Stern to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedgeh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stern's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stern prevents Hedgeh from getting back to his feet.
Hedgeh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hedgeh keeps moving.
Stern throwing strikes from guard but Hedgeh blocks nicely. #SUB#
Hedgeh has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Stern connects with a couple of short punches.
Hedgeh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Stern is working Hedgeh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedgeh wants to hit a switch here but Stern passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hedgeh there!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedgeh can't escape the position.
Stern controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Stern has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stern trying to control but Hedgeh is having none of it.
Stern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: New Years Blast Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2019

#R1#
Packer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Packer jabs Stern to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Stern has Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Packer moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern with a nice cross.#CL#
Stern gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Packer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stern tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer avoids a wild elbow strike from Stern.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer is working Stern over against the cage.#T1#
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Stern gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Packer regains guard.
Packer seems keen to control Stern's posture.
Packer controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
Stern trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Packer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Packer!#REVR#
Packer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stern is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Packer is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Stern is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Stern wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Packer postures up and lands a big shot to Stern's brow.
Packer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Stern has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stern trying to control the position.
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern is trying to keep Packer in close.
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Packer is one step ahead there.
Packer is in close to Stern's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stern has Packer pulled in close to control his posture.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stern pulls Packer in to control the position.
Packer content to stall in guard here.
Packer lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Packer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern wants to stand up but Packer is controlling him.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Packer wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Packer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Packer darts in looking for a takedown but Stern gets double underhooks and turns Packer into the cage.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Stern misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Packer misses its target.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Packer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stern really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Packer.
Stern throws a hook but Packer blocks it.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Packer moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing.
Stern misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Packer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Packer misses. #CL2#
Stern forces Packer back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Packer obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stern takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stern is breathing heavily.
Packer digs a right hand into Stern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stern's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer presses Stern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
Packer gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Packer.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stern's defenses.
A short uppercut from Packer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stern fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern takes one on the button.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Packer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Packer digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Stern connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Packer thows a body kick. Stern tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Packer.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stern staying out of range there.#T4#
Packer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Stern misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern is looking to land body kicks.
Packer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stern sprawls and moves away.
Stern misses with a hook
and Packer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Packer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Packer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Packer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer scores with a knee to the head.
Packer tries for a takedown but Stern manages to get underhooks.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Packer staying out of range there.
Stern defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Packer blocks a jab.#CL2#
Stern moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Packer has double underhooks.
Packer digs a right hand into Stern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stern's gas tank.
Stern looking for a takedown.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Packer.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Packer lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern trying to control the position but instead, Packer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stern into the cage.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Packer.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Stern won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Packer.
Stern takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Packer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
A short uppercut from Packer.
Packer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Packer.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Stern in his tracks for a moment.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Stern shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Packer is leaning against Stern and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stern misses with some punches.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern working aggressively here.
Packer tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Stern working aggressively here.
A short right from Packer.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer cracks Stern with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterns head.
Packer scores a nice knee to the body.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer is working Stern over against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Stern shrugs off.
Packer works on Stern's body with a couple of short punches.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stern is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern jumps guard but Packer stands there with Stern around his waist. Stern gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Packer. #T4#
Packer cracks Stern with a nice body shot.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Packer tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Packer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Packer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Packer prevents Stern from improving his position.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Packer 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018

#R1#
Stern tests Meallan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Meallan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meallan ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Meallan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Meallan's shoulder, as Meallan tries to avoid the shot.
Meallan missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meallan misses the jab.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meallan misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Meallan ducks down to avoid it.
Stern fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meallan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meallan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meallan scrambles back to his feet.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meallan under the eye.#TD#
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meallan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Meallan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Meallan 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.
Stern slows the pace down. #ES2#
Meallan sneaks out the side door and pushes Stern away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meallan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Meallan avoids the head kick by Stern.
Meallan throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Stern.
Stern throws a jab when Meallan was well out of range.
Meallan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stern with a body shot.
Meallan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meallan momentarily.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Meallan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stern. That one must have hurt.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meallan misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Meallan misses.
Meallan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stern.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meallan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stern on the side of the head.#T2#
Meallan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meallan.
Meallan moves out of range as Stern strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stern. #ES2#
Meallan throws Stern to one side and escapes!
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meallan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Meallan misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meallan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Stern.
Meallan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Meallan. #CL#
Stern moves into range and clinches up with Meallan.
Stern misses with some punches. #T3#
Stern working aggressively here.
Meallan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stern.
Stern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meallan lands a shoulder strike.
Meallan blocks an uppercut.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Meallan won't allow it.
Stern pushes off an throws an elbow but Meallan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stern pushes Meallan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meallan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stern.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
Stern has had enough of the clinch but Meallan keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Meallan.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern tries to break free but Meallan pushes him back against the cage.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meallan.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Meallan has double underhooks. #BC#
Stern manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meallan misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meallan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meallan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern tried to score with a low kick but Meallan checks it.
Stern defending well as Meallan loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meallan moves away.
Meallan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meallan misses the jab.#CL2#
Meallan has closed the distance and engaged Stern in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stern can't find room to land a body shot as Meallan controls the action.
Meallan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meallan can do to turn this around?
Meallan takes a shot to the head.
Meallan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stern lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Meallan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Meallan won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stern.
A nice left hand lands by Meallan.
Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Meallan.
Stern fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Howard Stern has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meallan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stern can't find room to land a body shot as Meallan controls the action.
Stern working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Meallan.
Meallan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stern manages to break the clinch.
Meallan throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meallan takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Meallan throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Stern scores with a hook to the body. Meallan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws the left hand but Meallan avoids the punch easily.
Meallan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Meallan. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Stern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meallan, pushing him back against the cage.
Meallan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stern.
Stern misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stern wants to break free but Meallan has control.
Stern tries to pull guard but Meallan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Stern breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Meallan takes the fight into the clinch.
Meallan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Meallan is controlling the position.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Meallan won't allow it. #BC2#
Meallan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meallan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stern throws the kick towards the body but Meallan avoids it.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
Stern tries to clinch up but Meallan circles away and keeps his distance.
Stern lands a nice hook to Meallan's body. Meallan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meallan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meallan is looking to clinch.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Meallan loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Meallan blocks a jab.#T4#
Meallan throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meallan misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Meallan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Meallan has managed to clinch.
Meallan prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern lands a jab.
Meallan lands with a nice body punch.
Meallan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meallan tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meallan circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Meallan moved out of range.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern throws a right and a left that Meallan avoids nicely.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Howard Stern 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stern, as that shot connected.
Stern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stern moves away from the strike by Meallan.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Meallan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Meallan misses the target.
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Meallan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Stern tries to bum rush Meallan with a series of wild strikes but Meallan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meallan! But no joy.
Meallan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meallan misses with a hook.#TD#
Meallan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Meallan pushes Stern off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern cracks Meallan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meallan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Stern dives in for a single leg takedown but Meallan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meallan momentarily.
Meallan misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Meallan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheamus Meallan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Meallan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Stern.
Stern lands a two punch combo.
Stern slips a jab from Meallan.
Meallan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meallan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meallan connects with a body shot that sends Stern's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Meallan counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Meallan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Sheamus Meallan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stern looks to land a left hand but Meallan moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Stern misses.
Stern tries to clinch but Meallan moves away
and Meallan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Meallan.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Meallan misses with a hook.
Meallan ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Meallan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Stern was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meallan.
Meallan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meallan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meallan as he jumps to the side.
Meallan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meallan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meallan swings for the body but Stern moves out of range. #T3#
Stern lands a body shot.
Meallan misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Stern slips a straight right by Meallan.
Meallan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meallan misses with an uppercut.
Meallan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Meallan misses with a looping left.
Stern turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meallan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meallan throws out the jab.
Stern throws a body punch but Meallan moves out of range.
Stern avoids the body shot from Meallan.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meallan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meallan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
A countering left hand to the body from Meallan misses.#CL2#
Meallan takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Stern misses with an elbow strike.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Meallan avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Stern avoiding damage as Meallan throws knees to the body.
Meallan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern lands a right hand.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Meallan is controlling the position. #TD#
Stern gets control of Meallan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stern will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Meallan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stern. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stern stops Meallan from standing up.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Howard Stern.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stern, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Howard Stern made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Stern misses the jab.
A big right from Stern misses.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stern.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Stern.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Stern misses the jab.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Stern misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stern 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.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Stern looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rutten!#ES#
Rutten throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Stern misses.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Stern.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Stern. #CL2#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Rutten has Stern pressed against the cage, preventing Stern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Rutten has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Rutten down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern lands an overhand right.
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Stern.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stern gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Stern tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Stern.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern slips a straight right by Rutten.
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Stern throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stern throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Stern.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern misses with a hook.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Stern turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Stern shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stern working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Rutten.
Stern throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely.
Rutten controlling Stern's posture.
Stern lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern with a nice head shot there.
Stern makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern controlling from the top position.
Rutten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it. #SU2#
Rutten is working an open guard so Stern takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Rutten walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Rutten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern with a nice cross.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutten duly obliges.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Stern moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Stern with a nice cross.
Stern scores with a jab. Rutten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
It looked like Rutten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Stern misses.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Rutten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stern doesn't seem phased though.
Rutten defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Stern tries for a takedown but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Handsome Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Rutten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Rutten saw that one coming.
Stern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutten tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutten moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Jab by Stern.#T1#
Stern takes one to the side of the head.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.
Rutten throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Rutten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rutten is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stern connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Stern jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.
Rutten throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern misses with a looping left.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern slips a straight right by Rutten.
Stern cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stern slips under a jab from Rutten.
A big right from Stern misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.#KD#
Rutten drops Stern with a left right combo! Rutten follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Rutten staying calm.
Rutten working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern sneaks back into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Handsome Rutten.
I think Stern 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing 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: GC 252
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Jordon misses with a wild body shot.
Jordon throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Stern has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Jordon saw that one coming.
Jordon walks into a jab.
Jordon lands with a hook. Stern tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Stern.
A shot to the liver by Jordon. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stern, right into the meat. #TD#
Stern throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jordon was covering up waiting for the punch and Stern finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Stern wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.
Jordon pulls Stern in close to his closed guard and prevents Stern from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Stern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stern has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern cracks Jordon with a solid left hand.
Stern landing some decent shots from guard.
Jordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordon, not yet.
Jordon trying to keep a closed guard but Stern is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Stern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stern has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Stern scoring with some ground and pound.
Stern throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stern trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom. #SU#
Stern stands and steps away. Jordon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordon tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Jordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Jordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern wants to clinch
and Jordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordon swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jordon finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon catches Stern with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Jordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordon scores with a body shot.
Stern throws the left hand but Jordon avoids the punch easily.
And Jordon tries to counter it with a takedown but Stern pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jordon throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Jordon's head but Jordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jordon lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Stern slips a straight right by Jordon.
Jordon checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern lands a jab to the nose.
Stern tries to clinch but Jordon moves out of range.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Jordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordon.#CL2#
Jordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Jordon has double underhooks. #BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Jordon tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern slips a straight right by Jordon.
Jordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Jordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stern misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordon! But no joy.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern needs to keep his hands up - Jordon had a free shot at his head there.
Stern takes one to the chin there.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern scores with a jab.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stern misses with the combination.
Jordon throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Jordon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jordon looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Stern avoids the body shot from Jordon.
Jordon defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Jordon connects with a solid leg kick.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jordon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jordon. Jordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Jordon rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Stern escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordon blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Jordon misses its intended target.
Jordon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Jordon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stern's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Jordon 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. #T1#
Jordon postures up. #SUB#
Stern looking for a guillotine here but Jordon defends easily.
Jordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern 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#
Jordon tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Jordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!#SUB2#
Jordon looking for the RNC.
Stern is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jordon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Jordon not allowing Stern to control his hands.
Jordon controlling well, preventing Stern from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Stern is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stern is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Stern preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jordon.
Jordon is hanging on to Stern's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jordon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stern knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stern for a finish. #SUB2#
Jordon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stern taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Jordon!
After winning the bout, James Jordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: GC 242
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stern has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Stern taking a breather.
Stern wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Stern throws an elbow that misses.
Stern blocking some punches. #T1#
Stern swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Stern scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stern lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stern.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stern wants to stall.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stern throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alvarez pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez is stalling here.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage. #T3##BC#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Stern sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stern takes one to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Stern.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Stern gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with some punches. #T4#
Alvarez stalls.
Alvarez presses Stern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stern is breathing heavily.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Alvarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stern creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez has Stern pushed against the cage.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern wants to break free but Alvarez has control. #TD#
Stern jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Stern keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stern moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern slips under a jab.#T1#
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Stern takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvarez.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Stern misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Stern thows a leg kick but Alvarez checks it
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stern's knee momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Stern.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern misses with a right hand
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab. #T3#
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stern eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Stern swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Stern appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stern tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Alvarez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stern on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvarez throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.#TD#
Stern fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Stern is now in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Stern isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez trying to control the position here.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Alvarez 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stern throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Stern misses.
Alvarez counters with a body kick.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
Alvarez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Stern is rocked!
Stern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Stern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Stern seems to have got his legs back now.
Stern misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stern misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stern pinned against the cage. Stern gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stern looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Stern.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
Stern slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Stern tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alvarez lunges at Stern with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stern's hand.
Stern thumps Alvarez with a low kick.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Stern.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Stern misses with a low kick. #T3#
Alvarez misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
Stern with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!#T4#
Stern shoots and misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvarez cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Stern works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Stern tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvarez. Stern shrugs it off though.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez with a nice cross.
Stern looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez scores with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: GC 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Stern finds it's way through Themistokles's defenses.
Stern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern sets himself, and Themistokles steps forward looking for the clinch! Stern avoids it this time.#CL#
Stern has Themistokles up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Themistokles.
Stern lands a nice elbow.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Themistokles.
Stern lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Themistokles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
Stern misses with a knee to the head.
Themistokles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stern blocks it with crossed arms.
Themistokles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.
Themistokles tries a knee to the head but Stern blocks it.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike.
Stern controlling the action here for a moment.
Themistokles tries to land a knee to the head but Stern blocks with his arms. #T1#
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Themistokles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stern thuds a left hand into Themistokles's body.#CL2#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.
Themistokles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stern.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Stern.
Themistokles tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
Stern prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Themistokles has the dominant position.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern misses with the head strike.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Stern wants to break free but Themistokles has control.
Stern taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Themistokles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Stern has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Themistokles uses from the top position.
Themistokles stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.#SUB#
Themistokles is sitting in close to Stern's body. Stern has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Themistokles is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Themistokles is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stern.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 220
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Nilsen keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Nilsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stern was covering up waiting for the punch and Nilsen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Stern kicks Nilsen off and gets to his feet.
Stern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Stern.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nilsen is defended easily by Stern.
Stern thuds his right hand into Nilsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilsen throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Nilsen rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nilsen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stern regains guard.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but Nilsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nilsen distracts Stern with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nilsen won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nilsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stern wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen throwing shots but Stern is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying for a kimura here. Stern looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nilsen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Nilsen!
Dennis Nilsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018

#R1#
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malone dives in and grabs Stern's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stern pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Stern cracks Malone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern scores with the left hand. Malone knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stern as Malone shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Stern wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern lands with a hook. Malone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Stern feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Stern changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stern controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Malone keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stern working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malone's head.
Stern showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern cracks Malone with a solid left hand.
Stern working some strikes from top position.
Stern is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stern on the ground.#T2#
Stern controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stern works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Stern advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone wants to get back to full guard but Stern has mounted him!
Stern with a couple of short strikes.
Stern controlling his opponent.
Stern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stern landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Malone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stern. #T3#
Stern working the ground and pound effectively.
Malone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malone tries to get out of the position.
Stern controlling from mount.
Stern looking to finish Malone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Malone!
Stern content just to control the position here.
Stern scoring with strikes but Malone is staying in there.
Stern with a couple of short strikes.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Stern lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malone hang on?
Stern landing shots from mount.
Stern lands a couple of good shots and Malone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern is working the ground and pound. Can Malone escape?#ROC2#
Malone is rocked!#SUB2#
Stern is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Malone with him. Malone is trying to defend but Stern has an arm under the chin now! Malone grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Stern!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Howard Stern waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UGD 109:Curtain Call
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Stern lands with a cross.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Stern's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott throws a leg kick
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Stern lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walcott throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Stern wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walcott throws a push kick but Stern slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Walcott, which made it look bad.
Stern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott works the jab nicely.
Stern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walcott.#T1#
A punch combination from Walcott misses.
Stern is looking to clinch but Walcott is avoiding it.
Walcott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern connects with a jab.
A cross from Stern lands.
A lazy body kick from Stern
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern with a jab.
Stern throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.#CL#
Stern gets a clinch.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern goes for a takedown attempt but Walcott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Stern gets tackled into the cage by Walcott. Walcott maintains the clinch.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterns head.
Stern leaning against his opponent.
Stern blocking some punches.
Walcott prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
Stern wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stern.
Stern avoids a wild elbow strike from Walcott.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage.
Stern tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walcott just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern can't break the clinch.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott leaning against his opponent.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land. #T3#
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stern.
Stern misses with an elbow strike.
Walcott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott dodges an elbow strike from Stern.
Stern tries to stall but Walcott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stern seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walcott can turn it around.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Stern misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stern tries to land a knee to the head but Walcott blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Stern.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern lands an elbow inside that Walcott shrugs off.
Walcott avoids a wild elbow strike from Stern.#T4#
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stern breaks the clinch.
Walcott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott connects with a crisp jab.
Stern scores with a nice head shot.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Walcott circles away.
Walcott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walcott is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stern swinging wildly here.
Walcott blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Walcott walks into a left hand.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walcott lands with a right hand.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Walcott misses with a few strikes there.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Walcott throws a counter combo.#CL#
Stern closes the distance and pushes Walcott back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Stern lands with a shot to the body.
Walcott lands a jab.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Walcott raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walcott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stern.
Stern throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walcott.
Stern fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
A lazy left from Stern finds it's target.
Walcott cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.#CL#
Stern instigates a clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stern misses with some punches.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Walcott.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterns head.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
Stern leaning against his opponent.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Stern wants to get back to striking at distance but Walcott won't allow it.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
Stern is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walcott to keep the fight standing.#T3#
A short left from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott avoids a wild elbow strike from Stern.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott lands a nice uppercut.
Stern looking to stall.
Stern tries to pull guard but Walcott holds him up against the cage and eventually Stern drops back down to his feet.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern. #BC#
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily. #T4#
Stern looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walcott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Walcott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stern eats them both and turns towards Walcott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott walks into a left hand.
Stern throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a three punch combo that has Stern backing up. Stern nods at Walcott to acknowledge the strikes.
Walcott tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott moves away from the strike by Stern.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Walcott lands with a nice body punch.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Walcott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern misses with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Walcott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
Stern dips to his left and cracks Walcott with an uppercut!
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Walcott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
Walcott throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern misses with a leg kick.
Walcott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Walcott moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
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!
Stern misses with a body shot. #T1#
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Stern misses.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A lazy left from Stern finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Stern. Beautiful body shot.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Walcott.
Stern swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Walcott.
Walcott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stern tries to clinch up.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Stern.#T2#
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stern.#CL2#
Stern tries to keep at a distance but Walcott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stern is trying to force a seperation but Walcott has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Walcott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joe Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott has Stern pressed against the cage.
Walcott continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Walcott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.#T3#
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott is looking to control Stern's arms but Stern gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walcott has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Stern throws a head punch that misses.
Stern wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walcott has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Walcott - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walcott prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
Walcott just leaning against Stern, taking a breather.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott works over Stern's head and body with a nice combination.
Stern misses with a straight left. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
Walcott sizes up Stern with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Walcott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walcott.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott walks into a straight right hand from Stern.
Walcott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern takes one to the chin there.
Joe Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Decent striking displayed by Stern there.
Walcott pushes Stern away with a front kick.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walcott 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Walcott waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: UGD 104:Seok Vs Gower II
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Batty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batty.
Batty looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Batty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
Batty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Batty connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Stern drives through with a takedown into Batty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Batty is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern connects with a couple of short punches.
Stern throwing strikes but missing.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Batty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batty is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but Batty is proving a slippery customer.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern wants to control but Batty passes easily into half guard.
Stern is looking for a sweep. Batty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batty is thwarting Stern's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Batty seems content to control.
Stern trying to get back to full guard but Batty takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stern tries to reverse the position but Batty maintains control.
Batty avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Stern is trying desperately to improve position.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
Stern is trying to stand.
Stern wants to hold on but Batty pushes him away.#T3#
Stern is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Stern tries to lock up and control but Batty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stern is looking to improve his position but Batty isn't that keen on the idea.
Batty controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batty is thwarting Stern's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Batty dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Stern drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stern throws a strike but Batty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Batty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stern wants to sweep here but Batty controlling him for the moment.
Batty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Stern is looking for a triangle here but Batty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stern wants to control but Batty postures up.#T1#
Stern is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stern is trying to buck Batty off.
Batty staying calm.
Stern is looking for a sweep.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stern manages to get back to half guard.
Stern gets full guard.
Stern wants to sweep here but Batty controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Stern can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batty controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Batty stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batty staying out of range there.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Batty throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Batty throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Batty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stern.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Batty.
Batty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Batty manages to avoid it.
Stern misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Batty moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stern.
Batty misses with a wild body shot.
Batty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy Batty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Stern misses.
Batty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stern lands with a straight right. Batty didn't see that one coming.
Batty throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Batty.
Batty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Batty connects with a right hand. Stern shakes it off.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Batty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stern tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batty swivels and escapes.
Batty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Batty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern throws the left hand but Batty avoids the punch easily.
Stern sets himself, and Batty steps forward looking for the clinch! Stern avoids it this time.
Batty ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Batty wants to counter with a clinch but Stern pushes him away.
Batty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batty.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batty.
Batty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stern shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batty defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Batty misses with a body shot. #T1#
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
Batty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stern connects with a jab.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Batty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batty misses with some punches.
Batty digs a right hand into Stern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stern's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batty lands with a right to the head.
Batty tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Batty doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Stern gets through Batty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Batty looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Batty moves out of range as Stern throws a body kick.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Batty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stern.
Batty throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Batty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Batty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stern.
Batty lands with a nice body punch.
Jab from Stern.
Batty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Batty connects with a right hand. Stern shakes it off.
Batty throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Batty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Stern.
Batty takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Stern catches Batty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stern misses with a body kick.
Batty wants to counter with a clinch but Stern pushes him away.
Stern throws a wild body kick that Batty sees coming a mile off.
Batty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stern.
Stern tries to clinch there but Batty circles away.
Batty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern digs a good hook to Batty's body.
Batty scores with a sloppy right hand. Stern should have avoided that one.
Batty slips a jab from Stern.
Batty lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Batty wants to counter the offense by Stern and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Batty misses.
Batty misses with a looping right.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Batty tries to counter with a clinch but Stern shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern tried to score with a low kick but Batty checks it.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batty was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Batty.
Batty needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batty wants to counter the offense by Stern and move into the clinch position.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern lands an overhand right.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Howard Stern.
I think Stern 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UGD 101:Man Vs Tonon
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aarnio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aarnio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aarnio lands a head shot.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aarnio as he avoids it easily.
Stern throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aarnio.
Aarnio swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Stern is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Aarnio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Aarnio moved out of range nicely.
Aarnio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stern avoids it.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Aarnio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aarnio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern 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.
Aarnio looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Aarnio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Aarnio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Aarnio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Aarnio circles away.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stern throws a one two combo.
Aarnio misses the jab.
Aarnio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aarnio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Aarnio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Aarnio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern jabs Aarnio right on the nose. Aarnio blinks but takes it well.
Aarnio throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aarnio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Stern rushes Aarnio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aarnio manages to break the clinch.
Aarnio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Aarnio.
Aarnio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stern stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aarnio lands with a shot to the body.
Aarnio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern slips under a jab.
Aarnio lands a jab to Stern's midsection.
Stern moves forwards but Aarnio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stern duly obliges.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Aarnio.
A cross from Aarnio lands.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Aarnio throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aarnio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Aarnio moves out of range and Stern only half commits. #T2#
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Aarnio.
Aarnio misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aarnio.
Stern throws a shot to the body.
Aarnio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Aarnio slips the punch.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jari Aarnio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Aarnio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stern fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Aarnio misses its target.
Aarnio jabs at Stern's body.
Aarnio throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern shoots in but no luck this time.
Aarnio connects with a looping right hand.
Aarnio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Stern blocks the low kick.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Aarnio and move into the clinch position.
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Aarnio catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Stern lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Aarnio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aarnio tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aarnio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aarnio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Stern with that takedown attempt.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Aarnio dodges the punch combination from Stern.
Aarnio blocks a leg kick.
Aarnio cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aarnio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aarnio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern staying out of range there.
Aarnio lands a nice hook to Stern's body. Stern takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stern looks winded!
A jab from Stern misses.
Aarnio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Stern slips a straight right by Aarnio.
Aarnio lands a head shot.
A left lands for Stern.
Aarnio lands a jab to the nose.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Aarnio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aarnio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Aarnio.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Aarnio.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Aarnio moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aarnio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stern avoids it.
Aarnio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Aarnio misses the jab.
Stern is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Aarnio misses the target.
Stern slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Aarnio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aarnios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aarnio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aarnio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern walks into a jab.
Aarnio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Aarnio takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Aarnio misses with a body shot.
Aarnio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aarnio. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Stern.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern throws a head kick but Aarnio moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern avoids the body shot from Aarnio.
A telegraphed right hand from Aarnio misses the target.
Aarnio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern throws a big counter head kick but Aarnio avoids it with no problem.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Stern ducks right into an uppercut from Aarnio.
Stern takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aarnio looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Aarnio misses the target.
Stern moves forwards but Aarnio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aarnio looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Aarnio connects with the punch.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aarnio. Aarnio obviously looking to wear him down.
Aarnio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aarnio scrambles back to his feet.
Aarnio throws a leg kick that misses.
Aarnio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aarnio's calf.
Aarnio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aarnio throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Aarnio moved out of range.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aarnio doesn't seem bothered though.
Jari Aarnio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Stern clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Aarnio.
Aarnio takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Aarnio lands a body punch.
Aarnio can't find room to land a body shot as Stern controls the action.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aarnio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aarnio.
Aarnio throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aarnio doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Aarnio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aarnio throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aarnio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aarnio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Aarnio.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Stern throws a head kick but Aarnio moves out of range.
Aarnio is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.#T3#
Aarnio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aarnio misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Aarnio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aarnio misses with an uppercut.
Stern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aarnio throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
Aarnio cracks Stern with an open hand slap.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aarnio throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern stuns Aarnio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jari Aarnio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aarnio as he avoids it easily.
Jari Aarnio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Aarnio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Aarnio ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern lands a head kick!
Aarnio moves away from the strike by Stern.
Aarnio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aarnio misses the shot to the body.
Aarnio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aarnio. #T4#
Aarnio tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Aarnio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern moves forwards but Aarnio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aarnio scores with the left hand. Stern knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Stern clinches with his opponent.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Aarnio - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aarnio.
Aarnio lands a left hand.
Aarnio swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aarnio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jari Aarnio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarnio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aarnio misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Aarnio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aarnio throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aarnio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stern only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aarnio's head.
Stern connects with a body shot.
Aarnio moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Aarnio misses the target.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aarnio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aarnio misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aarnio lands a jab to the nose.
Aarnio just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aarnio stuffs the takedown.
Aarnio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Aarnio.#T1#
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Aarnio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jari Aarnio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aarnio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stern throws a right hand that Aarnio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aarnio also avoids with ease.
Aarnio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Nice uppercut there from Aarnio.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aarnio.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aarnio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Aarnio.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aarnio throws out the jab.
Stern walks into a stiff left hand from Aarnio.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern slips under a jab from Aarnio.
Aarnio scores with a nice strike.
Aarnio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aarnio.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aarnio misses with a body shot.
Aarnio scores with a shot to the body.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aarnio misses the target.
Stern is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aarnio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stern.
Aarnio misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Aarnio slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Aarnio scores with a nice right hand.
Stern ducks right into an uppercut from Aarnio.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Aarnio, which made it look bad.
Aarnio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Aarnio misses with a looping left.
Aarnio jabs Stern to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aarnio.
A jab from Aarnio misses.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Aarnio saw that one coming.
Aarnio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Stern takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aarnio misses with a wild body shot.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aarnio.
A big right from Aarnio misses.
Aarnio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Aarnio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aarnio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Aarnio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aarnio lands a right hook to the body.
Aarnio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Aarnio thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aarnio tries to land a front kick but Stern steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aarnio motions for Stern to come forward. Aarnio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aarnio throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stern. #T4#
Aarnio is not content to let Stern control the position.
Aarnio manages to get back to half guard.
Aarnio moves into full guard.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Aarnio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard. #REVR#
Aarnio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aarnio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aarnio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stern tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Aarnio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aarnio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Aarnio!
A pretty intense looking Jari Aarnio took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
LeBeau avoids the head kick by Stern.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Stern avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Stern shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LeBeau napping and manages to drive through into side control!
LeBeau tries to improve position but can't.
LeBeau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBeau trying to control but Stern postures up.
Stern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau trying to control here.
Stern is looking to advance position but LeBeau won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau has his hands clasped together around Stern's back. He's all about the action.
LeBeau trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. LeBeau manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
LeBeau 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.#SUB2#
LeBeau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stern is aware though and is defending well.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LeBeau won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Stern has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stern looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stern trying to pass the guard but LeBeau defending well.
LeBeau wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stern is trying to work for a kimura but LeBeau is defending well. #SUB2#
Stern is looking to stall in half guard but LeBeau is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Stern taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: UGD 91:Dykstra Vs Benvenuti
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Stern lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yates looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Yates tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Yates throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Yates moves out of range as Stern throws a body kick.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.#CL#
Stern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Yates.
Yates is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yates misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.
Yates lands a nice shot to the body.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Yates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Yates with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Yates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stern dodges an elbow strike from Yates.
Yates lands a shoulder strike.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yates misses with a knee strike.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates tries to land a knee to the head but Stern blocks with his arms.
Stern fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stern.
A nice left hand lands by Yates.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Stern avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Yates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stern blocks a body shot from Yates.
Yates trying to land knees to the body.
Yates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.#TD#
Stern gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stern wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy.
Stern is looking to stall here but Yates recovers full guard.
Yates pulls Stern in close to his closed guard and prevents Stern from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Yates controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stern 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stern engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stern if he has to take too many more of those.
Yates slips a jab from Stern.
Yates avoids the body shot from Stern.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yates attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stern takes one on the button.
Stern lands an overhand right.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern tests Yates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern looks for the body kick but Yates saw that one coming.
Yates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern throws a series of punches but Yates avoids them all with ease.
Yates works Stern's body with a nice hook.
Stern checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern blocks a head kick by Yates.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yates! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
A big right from Yates misses.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yates tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Yates.
Yates throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Yates leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern misses with a body kick.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stern avoids the head kick by Yates.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
As Yates looks to move away, Stern throws a big counter combo but Yates just gets out of the way.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Stern blocks the low kick.
That kick from Yates tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern tries to clinch up.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stern avoids the body shot from Yates.
Stern takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stern lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Yates finds it's target.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
Yates scores with the left hand. Stern knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Stern looking to score a takedown here. Yates is defending well but Stern drives through and ends up in Yates's 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!
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern is pushing down on Yates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yates is fighting to maintain full guard but Stern has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stern is looking to stall here but Yates recovers full guard.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Yates is pulling down on Stern's head to control his posture.
Stern wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Stern with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yates is keeping the position for now.
Yates trying to keep a closed guard but Stern is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Stern stays in close to Yates's body and controls the position.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stern cracks Yates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Stern.
Stern's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stern duly obliges.
Stern slips under a jab.
Yates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.
Yates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Stern lands a slapping body shot.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Stern misses
and Yates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern throws a series of punches but Yates avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Stern fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yates sprawls well initially but Stern persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yates trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
Stern wants to pass to mount but Yates is defending the position.
Stern looks to land a strike but Yates avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Stern throws a counter high kick but Yates was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Stern has closed the distance and engaged Yates in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yates.
Yates lands an elbow that stopped Stern in his tracks for a moment.
Yates lands an uppercut.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yates just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stern's brow.
Stern is trying to maintain a safe position but Yates gets an underhook and turns Stern into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern blocking some punches.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Yates.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yates with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern jumps guard but Yates stands there with Stern around his waist. Stern gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Yates lands a shot to the body.
Harrison Yates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Yates gets underhooks to prevent Stern's takedown attempt.
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stern blocks an uppercut.
Yates tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stern tries to break the clinch but Yates is controlling the position.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Stern blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stern lands an elbow inside that Yates shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Yates.
Stern on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Stern controls the action.
Yates working aggressively here. #T3#
Stern blocks a body shot from Yates.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stern lands an elbow just above Yates 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stern managing to block the knees to the body from Yates.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern lands a damaging elbow.
Yates lands a knee to the head.
Yates lands a nice knee to the body.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yates looking to throw knees to the head but Stern is blocking nicely. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Yates.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Yates tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Yates tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Yates tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yates crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
Yates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yates 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: UGD 84:Curran Vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Stern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sturd Jr misses the target.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern slips a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr sets himself, and Stern steps forward looking for the clinch! Sturd Jr avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Stern.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping right.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Stern.
Sturd Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern is looking to clinch.
Sturd Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Sturd Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sturd Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sturd Jr.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
Stern swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Stern walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr blocks a head kick by Stern.
Sturd Jr blocks a jab.#T2#
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stern. Sturd Jr shrugs it off though.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of Stern's front leg. #T3#
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Stern.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stern wants to land a leg kick but Sturd Jr is out of range.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Sturd Jr lunges at Stern with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stern's hand.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Stern throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stern throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturd Jr.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Sturd Jr.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Stern.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Stern swings for the body but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stern tries to clinch there but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stern might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sturd Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr feints and then cracks Stern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stern down.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Sturd Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Stern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Stern lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturd Jr backs up against the cage.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stern is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Sturd Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sturd Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Stern throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Stern closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Sturd Jr's shoulder, as Sturd Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Stern lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stern has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Sturd Jr.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Stern misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stern lands a two punch combo.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stern checks it well.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.#T3#
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.#TD2#
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sturd Jr is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Stern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturd Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stern is pressing down on Sturd Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturd Jr is holding on for now.
Sturd Jr is not content to let Stern control the position.#ES#
Sturd Jr pushes Stern off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr wants to stand and escape but Stern is having none of it. #T4#
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Stern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sturd Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Sturd Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Stern away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab from Stern.
A left and a right from Sturd Jr both land. Nice combination.
Sturd Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern lands a high kick!
Stern misses with a combination
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Stern.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick.
Stern throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Stern on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a nice strike.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturd Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stern has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch.
Stern working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sturd Jr.
Stern throws a lazy body kick
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sturd Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern lands a high kick!
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr avoids it easily.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stern. Stern circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Sturd Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stern under the eye.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Stern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr. #T4#
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Stern moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sturd Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Sturd Jr as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturd Jr. That's going to slow Stern down.
Stern moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
Stern lands a nice looking body kick.
Stern tries for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away easily
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sturd Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sturd Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A relieved looking Jason Sturd Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: UGD 77:Sturm Vs Ajax
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munson throws out the jab.
Munson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Stern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stern showed some decent athleticism there.
Stern is keen to just control but Munson is a slippery customer.
Stern slips a nice elbow through Munson's hands, connecting with Munson's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern tries to pass to full mount but Munson defends it.
Munson is not content to let Stern control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Munson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stern trying to advance position but Munson counters by regaining guard.
Munson looking for a sweep. Not yet Munson, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Stern drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Munson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stern has Munson in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stern looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Munson has picked Stern up and slammed him! Stern can't keep hold of the triangle and Munson manages to pass to side control!
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Munson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stern tries to bench press Munson off him but Munson keeps the position. #T2#
Stern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Stern's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munson controlling the position.
Munson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stern struggling a bit here.
Stern is trying to improve his position.
Munson takes a little break here. Stern wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Stern wants to control but Munson postures up.
Stern is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Munson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stern is trying to maintain the position but Munson is very close to passing his half guard.
Munson not doing much here.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern tries to clinch up but Munson circles away and keeps his distance.
Munson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munson sprawls well. Munson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stern gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Stern has Munson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson blocks a head kick by Stern.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Munson.
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Munson connects with an inside leg kick.
Munson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Munson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Munson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munson on the side of the head.
Munson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern ducks right into an uppercut from Munson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern lands a jab to the nose.
Munson moves out of range of the strikes.
Munson half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Stern lands with a kick to the temple. Munson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Munson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
Stern looks to land a combination but Munson avoids it well.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stern avoids the head kick by Munson.
Stern throws a leg kick but Munson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munson finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head.
Stern takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munson pinned against the cage. Munson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munson cracks the inside of Stern's front leg.
Stern looks to clinch
and Munson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Munson misses with a kick to the body.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Munson throws out a powerful jab.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt
and Munson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stern's knee momentarily.
Munson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munson avoids the body shot from Stern.
Stern slips a jab from Munson.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.
Stern misses with a double jab
and Munson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
Munson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Stern has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stern moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Munson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStern.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Munson lands a jab to Stern's midsection.
Stern cracks Munson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munson misses with a low kick.
Munson throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Munson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Munson counters with a good low kick that Stern was not able to check.
Robert Munson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
Stern scores with a jab to the head.
Munson swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Munson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munson throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Munson avoids the head kick by Stern.
A little feinted left hand from Munson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Munson.
Munson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looks like Munson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Robert Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
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!#TD2#
Stern fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Munson sprawls well initially but Stern persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Munson defends the submission attempt.
Stern prevents Munson from improving his position.
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Munson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Munson has his hands clasped together around Stern's back. He's all about the action.
Stern is keen to just control but Munson is a slippery customer.
Stern is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Munson reverses the position - he's now on top in Stern's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Munson throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Stern throws out a counter right but Munson avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Munson misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a three punch combo that has Munson backing up. Munson nods at Stern to acknowledge the strikes.
Stern scores with a body shot.
Munson staying out of range there.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Munson.
Munson throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munson.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he 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!
Munson throws a front kick that sends Stern stumbling back into the cage.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Munson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Stern defending well as Munson loads up on a big left hand.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Munson and move into the clinch position.
Munson scoring well with a low kick there.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Stern moved away.
A big left from Munson misses.
Robert Munson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Munson throws a body kick that misses
and Stern counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Munson blocks a jab.
Munson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munson.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stern takes a step back to recover.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Munson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Munson '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.
A bone on bone clash there as Munson blocks the leg kick.
Stern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stern throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munson tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern digs a good body shot into Munson's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munson.
Munson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stern blocks a head kick by Munson.
Munson avoids the head kick by Stern.
Munson connects with a body shot that sends Stern's belly button to the back.
Munson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stern jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Stern 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Munson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stern.#T3#
Munson lunges at Stern with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stern's hand.
Stern is looking to clinch.
Munson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Munson is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munson is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Munson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stern.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Stern throws a head kick but Munson moves out of range.
Stern looks to land a body kick but Munson moved away.
Munson defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munson.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Munson counters with a thumping low kick.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stern. Stern obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern drops his hands momentarily and Munson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stern finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munson.
Munson works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Munson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munson moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munson tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Munson moves away from the strike by Stern.
Munson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Munson pushes him away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Munson.
Munson throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson feints and then cracks Stern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stern down.
Stern takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Munson misses with a low kick.
Stern drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: UGD 70:Sturm Vs McKane
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Hemmo blocks a head kick by Stern.
Hemmo throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range. #TD#
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hemmo struggling a bit here.
Stern is working Hemmo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hemmo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stern seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Hemmo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stern is on him like a limpet, forcing Hemmo back against the cage.
Hemmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stern gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hemmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howard Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paha Hemmo.
Hemmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hemmo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemmo stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Hemmo wants to stall.
Hemmo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hemmo 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.
Hemmo is trying to force a seperation but Stern has the dominant position.
Stern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hemmo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hemmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hemmo lands with a left to the head.
Hemmo wants a takedown. #T2#
Hemmo avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage. #TD2#
Hemmo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stern is trying to keep an underhook but Hemmo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hemmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stern wants to control but Hemmo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stern.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hemmo is one step ahead there.
Stern looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hemmo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stern is proving hard to escape from.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern trying to control the position.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Stern working for a triangle but Hemmo defends it easily.
Stern is trying to keep Hemmo in close.
Hemmo throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Hemmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hemmo throwing strikes but missing.
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemmo won't allow Stern to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hemmo is sitting in close to Stern's body. Stern has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hemmo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hemmo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stern.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EPL 12 Finale
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Stern there.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Aarnio.
Stern tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Aarnio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stern's guard.
Aarnio won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Aarnio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aarnio postures up.
Aarnio 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.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern 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.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern looking to control.
Aarnio chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Stern looking for a guillotine here but Aarnio defends easily.
Aarnio stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.#T1#
Stern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aarnio lands a couple of digs.
Aarnio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Stern had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aarnio defends it easily.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Aarnio is retaining full guard.
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stern working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Aarnio is trying to control the position but Stern postures up. #T2#
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Aarnio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aarnio working some strikes from top position.
Aarnio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aarnio postures up in Stern's guard and throws a big left but Stern blocks it.
Stern wants to control the position but Aarnio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aarnio slips a nice elbow through Stern's hands, connecting with Stern's forehead.
Stern trying to control here. #T3#
Aarnio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stern does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aarnio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aarnio lands a nice short elbow.
Stern moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aarnio trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern 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.
Aarnio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stern looking to control. #T4##SUB2#
Stern throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aarnio escapes and throws Stern's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aarnio lands a nice forearm strike.
Aarnio working the head and body with strikes.
Stern tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aarnio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aarnio working the ground and pound.
Aarnio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stern's legs.
Aarnio wants to control but Stern is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Aarnio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stern throws a wild body kick that Aarnio sees coming a mile off.
Aarnio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stern throws a series of punches but Aarnio moves out of range. #CL#
Aarnio forces Stern back against the cage and clinches.
Stern drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aarnio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aarnio.
Stern scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Stern jumps into guard, dragging Aarnio to the mat.
Stern is pulling down on Aarnio's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern looking to control but Aarnio passes into half guard.
Aarnio trying to control from half guard but Stern is working away. #T1#
Stern tries to get to full guard but Aarnio has control of the leg.
Aarnio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Aarnio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aarnio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stern regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stern 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.
Aarnio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stern has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Aarnio stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Jari Aarnio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stern pulls Aarnio in close to prevent any damage.
Aarnio preventing the sweep.
Aarnio 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern controlling Aarnio's posture.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Aarnio from controlling successfully. #T3#
Stern working a defensive guard but Aarnio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Stern gets back to half guard.
Stern gets back to full guard.
Aarnio landing with the ground and pound.
Aarnio won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Aarnio trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern is trying to control the position but Aarnio postures up.
Aarnio wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. #T4#
Aarnio won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stern pushing down on Aarnio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Aarnio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aarnio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern is stalling in the full guard.
Aarnio controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aarnio is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aarnio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aarnio misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Aarnio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aarnio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Stern slips a jab from Aarnio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aarnio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aarnio cracks Stern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stern throws a jab when Aarnio was well out of range.#T1#
Aarnio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aarnio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aarnio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stern throws a head kick but Aarnio moves out of range.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aarnio.
Stern avoids the head kick by Aarnio.
Stern shoots in for a double leg but Aarnio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aarnio throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Aarnio moves into range and clinches up with Stern.#BC#
Aarnio breaks the clinch.
Stern drops his hands momentarily and Aarnio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Aarnio tries for a takedown but Stern sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stern takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aarnio dodges the punch combination from Stern.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aarnio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jari Aarnio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Aarnio lands a high kick!
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aarnio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a left hand #TD#
so Aarnio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Stern avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Aarnio wants to sweep but no luck.
Aarnio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern won't allow Aarnio to sweep him here.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aarnio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Aarnio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stern can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Aarnio is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Aarnio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stern defends it easily.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Aarnio is retaining full guard.
Stern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Stern avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stern trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aarnio pushes a forearm under Stern's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stern is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Aarnio!
In his post fight interview, Jari Aarnio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 0701
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Stern looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Stern pulls guard.
Diego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern is trying to control the position but Diego postures up. #SUB2#
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diego passes into half guard.
Stern has a hand on Diego's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diego takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stern bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Diego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego seems keen to control Stern's posture.#T2#
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern postures up.
Diego has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage.
Stern wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #SUB#
Diego looking for a guillotine here but Stern defends easily.
Stern content to stall in guard here.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diego's guard.
Stern is thwarting Diego's attempts to control the position.
Stern trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diego regains half guard.#SUB2#
Diego is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern. #SUB2#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Diego is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stern is looking to pass Diego's guard but actually Diego recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Diego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern won't allow Diego to get back to his feet.
Diego can't keep his opponent in guard - Stern advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stern's head.
Diego digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Donk. Diego catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Stern misses with a head kick.
As Stern tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diego throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Diego cracks Stern with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Diego misses.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern. #T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Diego is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stern is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diego to the mat. Diego regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stern postures up.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diego pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern with a nice head shot there.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T2#
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
Diego wants to control but Stern is keeping busy.
Stern moves nicely into side control.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego regains half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diego is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Diego is looking to get back to full guard here but Stern has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diego tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Stern is controlling the position.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Stern is controlling the position.
Diego wants to control but Stern postures up.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diego prevents Stern from moving into mount.
Diego gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Diego won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
Diego tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern trying to control the pace.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Stern is working for a kimura but Diego is defending it quite comfortably.
Diego wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stern.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Stern is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stern working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Stern has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Stern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stern tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diego's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura here.
Stern tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego won't allow Stern to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Diego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
Stern is taking a breather. Diego says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stern is pressing down on Diego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diego is holding on for now.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Diego keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Diego is looking to improve his position.
Stern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diego is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diego desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diego is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diego avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Stern's head.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego stuns Stern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Diego just leaning against Stern, taking a breather.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually Stern drops back down to his feet.
Stern misses with an elbow over the top.
Stern blocking some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Stern slows down the pace here.
Stern blocking some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern misses with an elbow over the top.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Stern prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Stern throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego. #T3#
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Stern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego is looking to wear down Stern with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Nice shot by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern moves away from the strike by Diego.
Stern scores with a hook.
Stern avoids the body shot from Diego.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego had his way with Howard Stern in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Stern slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego checks a low kick from Stern.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Stern tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Stern throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Stern is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stern just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stern manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Diego gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stern or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stern is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 0603
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yates throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yates misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Stern darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yates is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yates avoid being mounted?
Yates holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yates is staying active underneath Stern, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stern is trying to work for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
Stern wants to take a breather but Yates is having none of it.
Stern throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yates to regain full guard. #T1#
Yates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stern trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Stern pushes down on Yates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yates won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
Yates controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Yates is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stern is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
Stern is looking to advance position but Yates won't allow it. #SUB#
Yates is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern.
We've been hearing that Stern has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Yates has his hands clasped together around Stern's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Stern seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Stern jabs at Yates's body.
Yates tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stern is able to avoid easily.
Stern closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Stern.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Stern throws a series of punches but Yates avoids them all with ease.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Yates's head but Yates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yates throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Yates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Yates misses the jab.
Yates takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Yates.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stern swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yates.#TD#
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yates on his heels. He'll look to pass Yates's guard now, I'm sure.
Stern being controlled here momentarily.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Yates is keeping the position.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stern blocks a jab.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern misses with a jab to the body
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
Yates throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Stern closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yates did well to prevent Stern getting side control.
Stern is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
Stern is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stern with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yates is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yates stops Stern from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Yates tries to lock up and control but Stern gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stern throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yates is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yates tries to hold on but Stern postures up.
Stern seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yates is holding on tight.
Yates tries to lock up and control but Stern gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stern working Yates over with strikes here.
Stern trying to control but Yates is having none of it. #T2#
Stern is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yates can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Stern swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yates is now in Stern's guard. A big mistake from Stern there, giving up the dominant position!
Yates prevents Stern from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Stern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yates throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Stern seems keen to control Yates's posture.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but Yates is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Yates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stern holds on and takes a little breather.
Stern wants to sweep here but Yates controlling him for the moment.
Howard Stern overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yates slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stern is trying to keep Yates in close.
Stern wants to control the position but Yates says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stern desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Stern blocks a low kick nicely.
Stern takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stern shoots in but no luck this time.
Stern throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.
Yates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stern is trying to control. Yates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yates trying to control here.
Yates gets full 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!
Yates has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage. #T1#
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates seems keen to control Stern's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yates circles away.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Yates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stern misses with the combination.
Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Yates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stern avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Yates's head but Yates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yates throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates sizes up Stern with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrison Yates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD#
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stern trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Yates is keeping the position.
Yates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yates is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yates is keeping the position for now.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stern stands and throws Yates's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Stern goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yates rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stern's guard! Nice work there by Yates!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Howard Stern.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stern, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
An out of breath and clearly excited Howard Stern thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Ascension 0426
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stern clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern misses with a double jab
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Stern's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Stern looking to score a takedown here. Sturd Jr is defending well but Stern drives through and ends up in Sturd Jr's guard.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sturd Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern won't allow Sturd Jr to get back to his feet.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturd Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stern accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
Stern being controlled here momentarily.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd Jr is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stern trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sturd Jr pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stern misses with an uppercut
letting Sturd Jr counter with a right hand.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Sturd Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturd Jr can pounce on him.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Sturd Jr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern has his takedown stuffed
and Sturd Jr counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern has a takedown stuffed.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!#T4#
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Sturd Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sturd Jr as he jumps to the side.
Stern takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Stern in the body.
Sturd Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Sturd Jr gets caught flat footed, as Stern shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Stern is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sturd Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sturd Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sturd Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Sturd Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stern, up you get! #T1#
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sturd Jr lands a head shot.
Stern steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
Stern tries to bum rush Sturd Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sturd Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Sturd Jr.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern scores with a shot to the body.
Stern scores with a jab.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Stern.
Sturd Jr throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stern fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Sturd Jr.#TD#
Stern shoots in and bounces Sturd Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Sturd Jr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Sturd Jr is keeping the position.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sturd Jr's guard. #T3#
Stern is thwarting Sturd Jr's attempts to control the position.
Sturd Jr controlling the position well.
Sturd Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sturd Jr trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stern lands a nice short elbow.
Stern is trying to control. Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Stern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sturd Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stern. #SUB#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sturd Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sturd Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern advances to full mount.
Sturd Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sturd Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr is controlling Stern's trapped leg to prevent Stern from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturd Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Stern's leg. Stern is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturd Jr momentarily.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Sturd Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sturd Jr!
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stern!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stern scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sturd Jr works the jab nicely.
Stern misses the jab.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Sturd Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sturd Jr!
Sturd Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Stern has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws a sloppy body shot
and Sturd Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Sturd Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.
Sturd Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.#T3#
Stern shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stern will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stern tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Sturd Jr's head but Sturd Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sturd Jr tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sturd Jr to the ground. Sturd Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sturd Jr duly obliges.
Sturd Jr scores with the left hand. Stern knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Sturd Jr with a hook.
Sturd Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stern fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr pushes Stern away with a front kick.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Stern pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A cross from Sturd Jr lands.
Sturd Jr cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stern walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturd Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Howard Stern was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Stern misses.
Hemmo moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hemmo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hemmo misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmo is just out of range.#TD2#
Stern drives through with a takedown into Hemmo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo wants to stand and escape but Stern is having none of it.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Hemmo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is working Hemmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern won't allow Hemmo to get back to his feet.
Stern preventing the sweep.
Hemmo wants to get back to his feet but Stern is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hemmo looking for a guillotine here but Stern defends easily. #T1#
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hemmo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stern controlling Hemmo's posture.
Hemmo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Hemmo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern trying to control the position.
Hemmo 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hemmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hemmo is working Stern over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern wants to take a breather but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo tries to kick Stern off but Stern keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Hemmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hemmo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stern stops Hemmo from getting back to his feet.
Hemmo trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Hemmo defends it. #T3#
Hemmo is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hemmo trying to control here.
Stern prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern pushing down on Hemmo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Hemmo defends the submission attempt.
Hemmo gets back to full guard.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemmo is retaining full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving. #SUB#
Hemmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemmo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hemmo keeps moving.
Hemmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hemmo is trying to control the position but Stern postures up.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Hemmo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hemmo lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
Hemmo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stern jabs at Hemmo's body.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Hemmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hemmo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
Hemmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hemmo controlling Stern's posture.
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Stern won't allow Hemmo to sweep him here.
Hemmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard. #REVR#
Hemmo trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stern preventing the sweep.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Hemmo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hemmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern wants to stand and escape but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Hemmo trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but Hemmo is proving a slippery customer.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Hemmo from controlling successfully.
Hemmo is in close to Stern's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hemmo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stern controlling the position.
Hemmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hemmo cracks Stern with a solid left hand.
Hemmo wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. #T3#
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stern advances to half guard.
Stern prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Stern is thwarting Hemmo's attempts to control the position.
Stern passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stern trying to control but Hemmo is having none of it.
Hemmo is desperately trying to improve his position but Stern has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB2#
Stern is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hemmo is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 0301
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Yates connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yates.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yates enables Stern to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yates manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yates keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is looking to work some ground and pound but Yates has wrist control.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yates is keeping the position for now.
Stern stays in close to Yates's body and controls the position.
Yates pulls Stern in close to his closed guard and prevents Stern from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Yates is pulling down on Stern's head. It's preventing any offense from Stern, at least for the moment.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yates is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yates slips a jab from Stern.
Yates missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Yates throws a solid leg kick but Stern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yates.
Yates is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Yates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yates misses with a looping left.
Stern misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily. #TD#
Stern feints and as Yates raises his hands in defense, Stern changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern wants to control from the top but Yates keeps moving.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
Yates looking to control.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Yates is keeping the position.
Stern trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Yates looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stern seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yates scores with a hook to the body. Stern takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stern misses the jab.
Yates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yates looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Yates misses.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Stern throws a low kick, looking for Yates's leg but Yates calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Stern throws a combination that misses
and Yates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Yates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates. #TD#
Stern closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yates did well to prevent Stern getting side control.
Stern slips a nice elbow through Yates's hands, connecting with Yates's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Stern is working for a kimura but Yates is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Stern is working for a kimura but Yates is defending it quite comfortably.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Yates defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yates misses with the combination.
Stern shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yates but Yates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yates.
Stern stuns Yates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yates in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stern instigates a clinch.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Yates - that landed with a thud.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yates can do to turn this around?
Stern tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Stern drops back down to his feet.
Yates unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates.
Yates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stern.
Yates throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yates throws an elbow but misses.
Yates pushes off an throws an elbow but Stern leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stern is trying to pull guard but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern avoiding damage as Yates throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yates. #TD#
Stern manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Yates controlling from the top position.
Stern is controlling Yates's posture.#T2#
Stern wants to control but Yates passes easily into half guard.
Stern moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stern 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.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Yates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Stern throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yates preventing the sweep.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yates is fighting to break Stern's control of his arms but Stern is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Yates is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Yates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yates throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stern misses the jab.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Yates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yates digs a good body shot into Stern's ribs.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yates throws out the jab.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Stern shoots for a takedown but Yates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Yates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stern is out of range and Yates settles back down.
Stern closes the distance and clinches up with Yates, looking for a takedown. Stern pushes Yates against the cage but Yates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target.
Stern is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stern staying out of range there.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yates scores with a jab to the body.
Stern blocks a head kick by Yates.
Yates cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Yates moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stern.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yates scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates misses with some punches.
Stern takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yates.
Yates pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yates misses with some punches.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
A short uppercut from Yates.
Stern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yates pushes off an throws an elbow but Stern leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stern is defending well for now.#TD#
Stern pulls guard effortlessly.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Stern looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yates puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stern wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yates is looking for a kimura but Stern is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yates to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stern sees it coming and defends easily.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yates is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Stern wants to get back to full guard.
Stern regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yates stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Stern pulls Yates in to control the position.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Stern has a closed guard, preventing Yates from standing up.
Stern can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yates controls the pace.
Yates being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stern stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yates.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Yates's shoulder, as Yates tries to avoid the shot.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern misses with a double jab
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Yates moves out of range as Stern throws a body kick.
Stern avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Yates walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yates 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 0211
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Stern shoots in and drives through. Arnold sprawls well.
Arnold misses with a hook.
Stern lands a jab.
Arnold tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Arnold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arnold motions for Stern to come forward. Arnold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold lands a nice shot that snaps Stern's head back. #TD2#
Arnold gets caught flat footed, as Stern shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Arnold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnold managing to control the position.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Arnold pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Stern wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arnold tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Arnold tries to hold on but Stern postures up.
Stern forces the positional change into back control.
Stern has good solid back control here.
Arnold is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stern is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Stern is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arnold is defending well though. Stern let's go of the attempt for now.
Arnold staying busy and making it hard for Stern to control.
Stern might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arnold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stern is not going to allow Arnold to sit and survive in this position.
Arnold turns into Stern and is now in his guard. #T4#
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern seems keen to control Arnold's posture.#SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnold preventing the sweep.
Stern is still trying to improve position.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Stern had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arnold lands with a cross.
Arnold's corner calls for a 1-2. Arnold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Stern fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arnold to the ground. Stern is now in Arnold's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stern working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Arnold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arnold keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold controlling Stern's posture.
Arnold keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Arnold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Arnold is trying to keep Stern in close.
Stern passes Arnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stern seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arnold trying to control here.
Stern wants to take a breather but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold controlling the position well.
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arnold keeping hold of Stern's head, controlling as best he can.
Arnold is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnold avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stern is pressing down on Arnold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnold is holding on for now.
Stern is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
Stern prevents Arnold from improving his position.
Arnold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stern.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Arnold leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stern tests Arnold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Arnold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stern blocks a jab.
Arnold scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Arnold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Arnold pushes him away.
Arnold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Arnold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Arnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Arnold lands.
Arnold looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Stern lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Stern. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Stern misses.
Arnold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnold is looking to counter punch.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern slips a jab from Arnold.
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stern.
Benedict Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Stern avoids the body shot from Arnold.
Arnold defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Arnold half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Stern connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arnold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with Arnold's head.
Stern gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedict Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Arnold looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnold as he avoids it easily.
Arnold goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnold.#CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Arnold swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Arnold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arnold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnold scrambles back to his feet.
Stern moves away from the strike by Arnold.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arnold blocks a jab.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stern misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Stern misses.
Arnold lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
Stern lands a right hook 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!
Arnold misses with a head kick.
Arnold with a hook.#T1#
Arnold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnold.
Arnold does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stern moves out of range as Arnold strikes.
Stern on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stern connects with a jab.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Arnold moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arnold.
Arnold throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Arnold's head back.
Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Arnold misses with a low kick.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arnold throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnold doesn't seem bothered though.
Stern throws a hook but Arnold blocks it.
Arnold misses with a hook. Stern ducked under it nicely.
Stern misses with a combination
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stern shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benedict Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Arnold motions for Stern to come forward. Arnold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnold was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Arnold lands with a shot to the body.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stern takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arnold throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Stern wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Arnold misses.
Stern is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Stern closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold stops Stern from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Arnold tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Arnold wants to control but Stern postures up.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arnold will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Arnold is trying to improve his position.
Arnold wants to control but Stern postures up.
Stern trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stern 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 Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Benedict Arnold spoke after the fight, saying 'Stupid auto flight, free win for opponent'.

Event: Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Stern darts in looking for a takedown but Arnold gets double underhooks and turns Stern into the cage.
Arnold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern tries to work over Arnold's front leg with a kick but Arnold checks it.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnold manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Arnold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Arnold moved out of range nicely.
Stern tries to move into range but Arnold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arnold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stern is out of range and Arnold settles back down.
Stern steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arnold.
Stern shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a low kick, right behind Stern 's knee.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern darts in looking for a takedown but Arnold gets double underhooks and turns Stern into the cage.
Benedict Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern scores with a hook to the body. Arnold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arnold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stern connects with a body shot that sends Arnold's belly button to the back.
Arnold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Arnold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern 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.
Arnold swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Arnold blocks the low kick.#T1#
Arnold wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Arnold.
Stern thuds his right hand into Arnold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern tests Arnold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedict Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold slips under a jab from Stern.
Arnold appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stern's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arnold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stern scrambles back to his feet.
Stern misses with a hook
and Arnold counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Arnold lands a jab to Stern's midsection.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Arnold misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold cracks the inside of Stern's front leg.
Arnold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnold slips a straight right by Stern.
Arnold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Stern, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnold.
Stern has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnold finds it's way round the side to connect with Stern's head.
Arnold looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Arnold moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnold missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Arnold tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Arnold throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold misses with a low kick.
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnold is looking to counter punch.
Stern blocks a low kick nicely.
Arnold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stern staying out of range there.#TD2#
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stern wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Arnold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Arnold is pulling down on Stern's head. It's preventing any offense from Stern, at least for the moment.#T4#
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold seems keen to control Stern's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stern forces his way into half guard.
Stern is looking to stall here but Arnold recovers full guard.
Stern trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Stern forces his way into half guard.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Arnold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Arnold dominated that round.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arnold tries to score with a low kick but Stern moves his leg out of the way.
Stern misses with a hook
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arnold momentarily.
Stern thuds a left hand into Arnold's body.#TD2#
Stern drives through with a takedown into Arnold's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Arnold pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Arnold is keeping the position.#T1#
Arnold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern preventing the sweep.
Stern sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stern works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stern passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arnold!
Arnold tries to hold on but Stern pushes him away.
Arnold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern looking to control but Arnold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Arnold regains half guard.
Stern controlling the action here.
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Arnold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stern is trying to control. Arnold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arnold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arnold manages to get to full guard.
Arnold trying to control the position. #T3#
Stern wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Arnold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Arnold pulls Stern in close to his closed guard and prevents Stern from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stern shoots in but Arnold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arnold throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stern avoids it.
Arnold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stern checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arnold tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Arnold misses with a looping right.
Arnold does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arnold throws a solid leg kick but Stern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arnold.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Arnold slips the punch.
Arnold just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stern checks a leg kick nicely.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern 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#
Arnold jabs at Stern's body.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arnold blocks a jab.
Arnold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern blocks the body kick.
Arnold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arnold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnold. #TD2#
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Arnold is looking for a sweep.
Stern tries to move to mount but Arnold blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Stern thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Stern tries for a kimura but Arnold is defending well. #T1#
Stern is trying to ground and pound but Arnold uses the momentary lack of control by Stern to regain half guard.
Stern is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Arnold reverses the position - he's now on top in Stern's guard. #SUB2#
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arnold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stern wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Arnold stays in close to Stern's body and controls the position.
Stern wants to improve his position but instead Arnold has moved into half guard.
Stern is looking to get back to full guard here but Arnold has managed to pass to side control instead.
Arnold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stern tries to bench press Arnold off him but Arnold keeps the position.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Stern tries to buck Arnold off but Arnold is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Stern's face as Arnold controls the position.
Arnold gets to mount! Stern was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stern wants to control but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold controlling the pace for now.
Stern slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Arnold is taking a breather. Stern says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Stern desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stern is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benedict Arnold.
I think Arnold 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Ascension 1231
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Kroblur scores with a nice strike.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kroblur. Kroblur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stern moves out of range as Kroblur strikes.
Kroblur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stern's head.
Stern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Stern blocks a jab.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroblur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kroblur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kroblur.
Stern throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stern wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Kroblur tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Kroblur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stern's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stern wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Stern trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kroblur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kroblur cracks Stern with a solid left hand.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. #T2#
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kroblur preventing the sweep.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
Stern 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.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur preventing the sweep.
Kroblur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern seems keen to control Kroblur's posture.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kroblur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stern's head.#T3#
Kroblur lands a couple of digs.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroblur landing some decent shots from guard.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern pulls Kroblur in close to his closed guard and prevents Kroblur from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stern's head.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stern connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Stern wants to improve his position but Kroblur is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kroblur working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stern blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kroblur.
Kroblur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stern trying to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes.
Stern tries to roll over but Kroblur keeps him under control.
Kroblur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kroblur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern trying to control but Kroblur postures up.
Stern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur 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#
Stern misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stern seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kroblur is looking to score with low kicks.
Kroblur cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.
Kroblur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with Kroblur's head.
A jab from Stern finds it's way through Kroblur's defenses.
Kroblur misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Stern misses the target.
Kroblur misses with a body shot
and Stern counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kroblur thinking.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Stern tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kroblur defends well and Stern ends up having to push Kroblur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Kroblur lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Kroblur. #T1#
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Kroblur lands an overhand right.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Kroblur throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Kroblur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroblur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.
Kroblur working away.
Stern on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Stern manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kroblur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kroblur is trying to control. Stern wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kroblur lands strikes from half guard.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Stern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Stern holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kroblur prevents Stern from improving his position.
Stern wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.
Kroblur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stern's head.
Kroblur is nestled in close to Stern, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kroblur winds up and cracks Stern with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stern wants to get back to full guard.
Stern is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur prevents Stern from improving his position.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur 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. #T3#
Kroblur trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur 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.
Stern is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kroblur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Kroblur there.
Stern tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Stern is rocked!
Kroblur lands a big elbow - Stern is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kroblur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kroblur!
Matt Kroblur is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Kroblur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 1210
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.#TD2#
Shaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern moves into full guard.
Stern seems keen to control Shaker's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Stern has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stern gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Shaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Shaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Shaker has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage.
Stern trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaker is controlling Stern's posture.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Shaker trying to keep a closed guard but Stern is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shaker keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern avoids the body shot from Shaker.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.#T3#
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Stern throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaker.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.
Shaker scores with a body shot.
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stern's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Stern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shaker is controlling Stern's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shaker is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Shaker defends it.
Shaker wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Stern from advancing to side control.#T4#
Shaker is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Stern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Stern is working for a kimura but Shaker is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern wants to control but Shaker is keeping him busy.
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 Howard Stern 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shaker scores with a jab to the head.
Stern throws a right and a left that Shaker avoids nicely.
Stern on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
Shaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaker, which made it look bad.
Shaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Shaker throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Stern misses.
Shaker throws a counter combo.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Stern tries to sprawl but Shaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Shaker is controlling the pace.
Stern is pressing down on Shaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Shaker won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to prevent any damage.
Shaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker wants to stand but Stern has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stern is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Stern 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.
Shaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaker's guard. #REVR#
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaker is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker is controlling Stern's posture.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Shaker has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stern's guard. #REVB#
Stern is trying to control the position but Shaker postures up.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaker.
Shaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Shaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stern's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaker circles away.
Shaker drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Shaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stern if he has to take too many more of those.
Stern walks into a straight right hand from Shaker.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaker throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Shaker and move into the clinch.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Shaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Shaker pushes him off.
Stern darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker. #T2#
Shaker lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Shaker looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Shaker moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arman Shaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaker blocks the body kick.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.#TD2#
Shaker feints and as Stern raises his hands in defense, Shaker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaker stands up over Stern, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Stern working a defensive guard here.
Stern wants to sweep here but Shaker controlling him for the moment.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to prevent any damage.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there.
Shaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaker postures up and lands a big shot to Stern's brow.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaker lands a right hook to the body.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaker!
Stern lands the left hand.
Shaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Stern moves out of range as Shaker throws a body kick.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stern in his tracks.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Shaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range. #TD#
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Shaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stern is pressing down on Shaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaker is holding on for now.
Shaker is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaker avoid being mounted?
Stern wants to take a breather but Shaker is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stern prevents Shaker from improving his position.
Shaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern tries to escape the position. #T2#
Shaker is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stern. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Shaker not allowing Stern to control his hands.
Stern tries to break free.
Stern looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shaker.
Stern breaks Shaker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stern distracts Shaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stern is fighting to break Shaker's control of his arms but Shaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaker wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Shaker working a defensive guard here.
Shaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stern pushing down on Shaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shaker is trying to control but can't.
Stern wants to take a breather but Shaker is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shaker won't allow Stern to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern is thwarting Shaker's attempts to control the position.
Stern is just content to waste time from the top position. Shaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Stern has gone for a leg lock! Shaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stern's guard.#REVB#
Shaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Stern trying to control the position.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shaker misses with a jab to the body
and Shaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Shaker.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt - Shaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaker throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Shaker.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Stern with a jab.#T1#
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Shaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaker misses with a head kick.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Shaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Shaker. No joy for Stern on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Stern. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaker shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Shaker takes one to the chin there.
Stern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaker throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Stern on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shaker circles away.
Shaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stern checks a leg kick.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Shaker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Shaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stern cracks Shaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stern enables Shaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stern manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaker backwards. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stern pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Shaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stern scores with a shot to the body.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaker at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern retains his middleweight title!
Howard Stern really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Stern.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen staying out of range there.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen blocks a jab.
It appears Allen was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Allen misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Stern drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stern trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Stern being controlled here momentarily.
Stern is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allen keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stern. #T2#
Allen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stern controls the pace.
Stern wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Stern keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
Stern showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stern trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Stern is looking to advance position but Allen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Stern sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stern manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stern has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Allen content to stall in guard here.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
Stern wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Allen keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard. #T4#
Allen wants to improve his position but instead Stern has moved into half guard.
Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Stern looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Allen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stern trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Stern trying to control from Allen's half guard. Allen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is looking to advance position but Allen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Allen prevents Stern from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stern throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Stern throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Stern shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
Allen tries to counter by clinching up but Stern breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Allen misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Stern lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land. #T1#
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Stern avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern misses with an elbow strike.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Allen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Stern has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Stern.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern wants to control but Allen is keeping him busy.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stern misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Allen tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Allen!
Allen is squirming around, avoiding Stern's attempts to control the action.
Stern putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stern trying to control but Allen is having none of it.
Stern in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern working the ground and pound effectively.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern trying to control but Allen is having none of it. #T4#
Stern tries to take his opponent's back but Allen turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stern throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Allen escapes and throws Stern's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stern struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A cross from Stern lands.
Stern throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern blocks the body kick.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Stern.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Stern lands a head shot.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Allen throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stern swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Allen is looking to clinch but Stern is avoiding it.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Allen.#TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2##SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Allen won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stern uses his free foot to push down on Allen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allen.
Allen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stern has taken his back. #SUB2#
Stern is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3##SUB2#
Stern is cranking Allen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Allen! He's tightened the choke and Allen is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern is the new middleweight champion!
Howard Stern made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bary Allen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stupid auto flight, free win for opponent'.

Event: Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Thrul tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Thrul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Thrul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thrul or perhaps it was just good defense by Stern, which made it look bad.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Thrul and move into the clinch.
Thrul throws a hook but Stern avoids it easily.
Thrul misses with a hook to the body
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stern connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrul momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thrul's hands.
Thrul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Stern moves away from the strike by Thrul.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Thrul wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Stern's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stern duly obliges.
Thrul tries to clinch up.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrul is just out of range.
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thrul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern connects with the punch.
Stern connects with a right hand. Thrul shakes it off.
Thrul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Thrul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stern takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stern ducks right into an uppercut from Thrul.
Stern takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thrul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stern defends well and Thrul ends up having to push Stern into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Stern seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thrul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thrul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thrul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrul misses with a jab to the body
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern scores with a shot to the body.
Thrul throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern throws a big counter combination but Thrul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Thrul throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrul.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Thrul.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stern misses with a hook.
A combination from Thrul does no damage.
Thrul misses with a right hand
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Thrul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrul.
Thrul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stern swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Thrul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Thrul wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern moves out of range as Thrul throws a body kick.
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
As Thrul tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrul manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrul throws a right hand that misses
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern scores with the left hand. Thrul knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul misses with a body kick.
Thrul throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thrul on his heels. He'll look to pass Thrul's guard now, I'm sure.
Thrul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Thrul has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Stern pushes down on Thrul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Thrul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thrul wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thrul!
Thrul is working to get back to half guard.
Stern landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Stern moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Stern has managed to slip his arm under Thrul's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thrul is tapping out! Submission win for Stern.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Stern!
Howard Stern gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Stern shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern lands a jab to the nose.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott lands an overhand right.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Scott. No joy for Stern on that attempt.
As Stern tries to get set, Scott tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Esteban Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.#T2#
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esteban Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Stern misses.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern avoids the body shot from Scott.
Stern connects with the punch.
Scott catches Stern with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stern will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Stern unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stern lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
A punch combination from Stern misses.
Stern connects with the punch.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scott thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stern checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.#T4#
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stern.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Scott's head back.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stern lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Stern tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Stern there.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab. #T1#
A big left from Scott misses.
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Scott takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.
Stern lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head. #T2#
Jab, jab by Stern - just one landing.
Stern moves away from the strike by Scott.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scott on the side of the head.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Stern avoids the body shot from Scott.
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Scott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stern is able to avoid easily.
Scott slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stern tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Esteban Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.#T4#
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Stern counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stern wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Stern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Stern blocks a head kick by Scott.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Stern scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
Stern fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Stern tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern misses the jab.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Scott.
Scott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Esteban Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stern counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Stern sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern. #T3#
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott thumps Stern with a low kick.
Scott works the jab nicely.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Scott scores with a jab to the head.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Stern uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stern has time to react.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stern manages to circle out of the way.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Shaker lands a really nice looking cross but Stern seems unphased.
Shaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaker lands with a shot to the body.
Shaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Shaker slips a jab from Stern.
Stern takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaker off the cage and back into range.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaker scores with a leg kick.
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stern slips under a jab from Shaker.
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Shaker's shoulder, as Shaker tries to avoid the shot.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaker throws out the jab.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker misses with a kick to the body
enabling Stern 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!
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Shaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stern moves out of range as Shaker strikes.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaker tries to score with a low kick but Stern moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Shaker misses.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Shaker moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shaker misses its target.
Shaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stern has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaker moves to clinch but Stern breaks away
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaker throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaker.
Shaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Shaker dives in for a single leg takedown but Stern sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stern misses with a hook.
Arman Shaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Shaker blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaker.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker. #T3#
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stern has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stern and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaker counters with a two punch combo.
Shaker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stern back to the cage. Shaker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaker takes one to the side of the head.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shaker sprawls well. Shaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stern gets slowly back to his feet.
Arman Shaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Shaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stern.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Shaker misses. #T4#
Stern lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaker misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaker tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Shaker lands with a straight right. Stern didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Stern with that takedown attempt.
Shaker attempts a counter takedown but Stern avoids it well and moves away.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Shaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Stern with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Shaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stern throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stern misses with a left hand
and Shaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Shaker defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Shaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stern checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stern checks a leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stern holds on and takes a little breather.
Shaker controlling from the top position. #T1#
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaker is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaker is looking to stand up but Stern won't let him.
Shaker 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.
Stern looking to control.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaker wants to get up but he can't break Stern's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stern pulls Shaker in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaker from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern keeping full guard, as Shaker tries to pass.
Stern looking to control but Shaker passes into half guard.
Stern moves into full guard.
Shaker trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Shaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaker throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Shaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker throwing strikes but missing.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stern swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaker.
Shaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaker throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Shaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Shaker gets caught napping as Stern dives in and scores a takedown. Shaker manages to retain guard.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaker's head backwards.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Shaker slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Shaker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Stern scores with a leg kick.
Shaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Shaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Shaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stern's half guard.
Shaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stern does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaker drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern is looking to control Shaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
Stern regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Stern is trying to hold Shaker in close to prevent damage but Shaker has managed to pass into half guard.
Shaker is thwarting Stern's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaker in particular looking to stall.
Shaker wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Well, if Shaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaker is working away from the top position though.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Stern 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaker wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stern is trying to control but can't.
Shaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Stern kicks off Shaker and gets to his feet.
Stern goes for a double leg but Shaker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaker continues to drive forward.
Shaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaker connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaker misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaker.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Shaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?#T3#
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaker misses with a leg kick.
Shaker tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.
Shaker fakes the leg kick and cracks Stern in the body.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaker.
Shaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stern connects with a right hand. Shaker shakes it off.
Stern blocks a leg kick.
Stern misses with a double jab
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Shaker thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern checks a leg kick.#TD#
Shaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stern is trying to defend but Shaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Shaker controlling the action here.
Shaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaker is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Arman Shaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stern keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaker 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
A relieved looking Arman Shaker 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 Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension -1
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Noob misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Noob's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Stern misses.
Noob throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Noob slips the punch.
Noob moves out of range of the strikes.
Noob throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stern shoots in but Noob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noob throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Noob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern throws an overhand right that lands on Noob's shoulder, as Noob tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
As Stern tries to get set, Noob tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Stern goes for a double leg but Noob avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noob continues to drive forward.#T1#
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Noob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noob misses the target.
Noob misses with a wild combination.
Noob digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noob.
Stern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Noob fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noob.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Noob defends well and Stern ends up having to push Noob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Imzda Noob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Stern moves forwards but Noob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern lands the left hand.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noob throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Imzda Noob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noob blocks a jab.#TD2#
Stern gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Stern tries for a kimura but Noob is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Noob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Stern trying to control the action but Noob is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Stern trying to control the position but Noob is working away.
Noob is being controlled here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stern working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Noob tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noob is not content to let Stern control the position.
Noob tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Stern passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Noob!
Stern wants to control the pace but Noob is squirming around nicely.
Noob gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern wants to control but Noob is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern is thwarting Noob's attempts to control the position.
Stern uses his free foot to push down on Noob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Noob.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stern misses with an uppercut. Noob saw that one coming.
Noob throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Stern steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Noob.#CL#
Stern tries to keep at a distance but Noob has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noob tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stern wants to take the fight to the mat but Noob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Noob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Noob just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noob struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noob.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Stern tightens his grip and picks Noob up, before dumping him to the ground. Noob manages to land in guard.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Noob.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Noob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Noob is retaining full guard.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noob controlling Stern's posture.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Noob is keeping the position.#T2#
Stern postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stern pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noob is keeping the position for now.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stern displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noob blocks a jab.
Stern scores with a jab. Noob acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Noob dips to his left and cracks Stern with an uppercut!
Stern lands an overhand right.
Stern defending well as Noob loads up on a big left hand.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
and Noob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noob throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Stern avoids the body shot from Noob.
Noob misses with a straight left.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern cracks Noob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Noob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Noob is looking to clinch.
Noob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Noob.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noob staying out of range there.
Noob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stern on the side of the head.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Noob, which made it look bad.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern lands a nice hook to Noob's body. Noob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noob throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern cracks Noob with an open hand slap.
Noob throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noob.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Noob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Noob takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stern takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noob throws a big shot that misses.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Noob swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Noob.
Nice uppercut lands for Noob. That snapped Stern's head back.
Noob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noob tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Stern clobbers Noob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stern throws the left hand but Noob avoids the punch easily.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Noob's head but Noob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
Noob slips a straight right by Stern.
Noob throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noob throws a big counter combination but Stern scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.#T3#
Noob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Noob moved out of range nicely.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noob.
Noob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Stern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noob.
A cross from Stern lands.
Noob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noob looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Stern closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noob did well to prevent Stern getting side control.#SUB2#
Stern is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noob sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Stern seems to be working for a kimura but Noob defends the submission attempt.
Noob tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Imzda Noob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Noob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Umbrella Ascension
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Stern takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.#T1#
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sturd Jr's half guard.#SUB2#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Stern wants to advance to full mount but Sturd Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stern's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
A cross from Stern lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Stern avoided it.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern looks to clinch #TD#
and Sturd Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Stern didn't expect that. #ES2#
Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Stern.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturd Jr, which made it look bad.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Stern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern scores with a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Stern.
Nice shot by Stern.#TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sturd Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stern tries for a kimura but Sturd Jr is defending well. #T3#
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr stops Stern from passing to mount.
Sturd Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern rolls, trying to escape but Sturd Jr keeps control of the position.
Stern prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Stern is in bad spot here.
Stern trying to control the hands but Sturd Jr breaks the grip.
Stern tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stern is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sturd Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Sturd Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Stern attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Stern is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##CL2#
Stern clinches up with Sturd Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern wants a takedown but no success here.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stern tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stern throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a hook.#T4#
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturd Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes 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#
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Stern blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern moved away.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stern off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Stern shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Sturd Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stern working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern is trying to control. Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stern is pressing down on Sturd Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturd Jr is holding on for now.
Stern wants to take a breather but Sturd Jr is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd 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.#T3#
Sturd Jr tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Stern throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern scores with the left hand. Sturd Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Stern shoots in but Sturd Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Stern.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sturd Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on 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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
A cross from Stern lands.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it. #CL#
Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturd Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.#T1#
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Sturd Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Stern is quick to defend against it.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sturd Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Sturd Jr defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.#TD2#
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Sturd Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: Ascension 355
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Dōraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dōraku moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dōraku misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dōraku on his heels. He'll look to pass Dōraku's guard now, I'm sure.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dōraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku has his hands on Stern's head, controlling the position.
Stern trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dōraku looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stern 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
Stern tries to clinch up.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dōraku blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Dōraku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stern just manages to avoid it.
Stern misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern connects with a jab.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dōraku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dōraku is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it.
Stern slows the pace down. #T3#
Stern working away.
Stern controlling the position from side mount.
Stern wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stern is trying to get an arm triangle but Dōraku is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Stern decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dōraku to his feet.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Dōraku misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Dōraku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dōraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Stern motions for Dōraku to come forward. Stern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern swinging wildly here.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Stern.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Dōraku and move into the clinch position.
Dōraku connects with a single shot there.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Dōraku takes one on the button.
Dōraku ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Stern lands the left hand.
Dōraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Dōraku moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
As Stern looks to move away, Dōraku throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Both fighters circling a little - Dōraku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Dōraku moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern misses with a looping left.#T1#
Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Dōraku moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dōraku.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dōraku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku looks to throw a body kick
and Stern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stern throws a hook but Dōraku blocks it.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stern lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dōraku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dōraku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dōraku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dōraku walks into a left hand.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dōraku has time to react.
Dōraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Good leg kick by Stern there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dōraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Good shot there by Stern.
Dōraku moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dōraku.
Dōraku misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dōraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Dōraku. That snapped Stern's head back.
Dōraku leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Dōraku tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern slips a jab from Dōraku.
Dōraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dōraku misses with a head kick.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern looks to land a combination. Dōraku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dōraku loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Dōraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.#T4#
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern fails to land the takedown.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Dōraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dōraku throws out the jab.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range.
Stern has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dōraku looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dōraku throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a leg kick that misses.
Dōraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dōraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Dōraku is looking to chop away at Stern's legs.
Stern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern tests Dōraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dōraku throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Stern needs to keep his hands up - Dōraku had a free shot at his head there.
Stern throws a solid leg kick but Dōraku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Dōraku.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Stern wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dōraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dōraku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.
Stern trying to control the position but Dōraku is working away. #T3#
Dōraku trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dōraku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dōraku is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dōraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dōraku tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dōraku throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Stern throws a push kick but Dōraku slaps the foot to one side.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Dōraku's head but Dōraku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dōraku misses with a low kick.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern takes one on the button.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Dōraku's knee but Dōraku avoids it well.
Stern thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.

Event: Ascension 348
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Stern rushes De Payens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
De Payens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Payens drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head. #SUB#
Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by De Payens.
Stern tries to get to full guard but De Payens has control of the leg.
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stern is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Payens landing with the ground and pound.
De Payens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
De Payens trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern looking to control.
De Payens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Payens lands a couple of elbows.
De Payens looking to pass the guard.
De Payens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern controlling the position.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern 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.#SUB2#
Stern working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Payens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Payens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Payens.
Stern can't keep his opponent in guard - De Payens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Payens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stern is pressing down on De Payens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stern is trying to control the position but De Payens postures up.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Payens is one step ahead there.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
De Payens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
De Payens wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it. #SUB#
De Payens is looking for a kimura but Stern is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Payens to get the leverage.
Stern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Payens.
Stern moves into full guard.
Stern trying to keep a closed guard but De Payens is proving a slippery customer.
Stern looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Payens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Payens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Payens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
De Payens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is looking for a sweep. De Payens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Stern is not content to let De Payens control the position.#SU#
De Payens stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stern to get to his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern misses with a leg kick.
Stern rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Payens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Payens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern slips a jab from De Payens.
De Payens throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Stern.
De Payens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Payens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Stern closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Payens's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Payens holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugues De Payens dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Payens's hands.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Payens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
It looked like De Payens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Payens.
Stern sizes up De Payens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern checks a low kick from De Payens.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern moves in looking to clinch but De Payens pushes him off.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stern dodges the punch combination from De Payens. #T1#
A clash of legs there as De Payens blocks the low kick.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Payens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.
De Payens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern jabs De Payens right on the nose. De Payens blinks but takes it well.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Stern has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stern blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern throws a chopping leg kick but De Payens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stern shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Stern feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens trying to control the position.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Payens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stern passes De Payens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stern trying to pass the guard but De Payens defending well.
De Payens is in trouble now - Stern has advanced to mount!
De Payens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Payens is working hard here to advance position.
De Payens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stern tries to control but De Payens wriggling away.
De Payens really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
De Payens is controlling an arm, preventing Stern from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stern is still trying to improve position.
De Payens is trying to stand.
De Payens working to try and regain half guard.
Stern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Payens is squirming around, avoiding Stern's attempts to control the action.
Stern prevents De Payens from getting the reversal.#T4##SU2#
Stern stands up from mount. Strange move.
De Payens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Payens scores with a spinning back kick!
De Payens tries to clinch up but Stern circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Stern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stern showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
De Payens has one foot on Stern's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Payens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Payens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Payens.
Stern sizes up De Payens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stern stuns De Payens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Payens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
De Payens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! De Payens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Stern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Payens moves away from the strike by Stern.
De Payens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Payens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab. #TD2#
Stern decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stern tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Payens knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stern is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern controlling the action here.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well. #T1#
Stern wants to take a breather but De Payens is having none of it.
De Payens wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Payens is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stern controlling the action here.
De Payens wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well. #SUB2#
Stern is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stern is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Payens is just riding it out for now. Stern eventually gives up the hold.
De Payens is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Payens trying to control here.
De Payens is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Payens trying to control but Stern postures up.
Stern prevents De Payens from improving his position.
De Payens is not content to let Stern control the position.
De Payens is looking to improve his position.
Stern is keen to just control but De Payens is a slippery customer.
De Payens is controlling Stern's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Payens is looking to improve his position. #T3#
De Payens wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stern frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Payens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Payens is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Stern has taken his back.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
De Payens fending off the submission attempt from Stern.
Stern really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for De Payens.#T4##SUB2#
De Payens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stern's arms.
Stern avoiding De Payens 's attempts to control his hands.
Stern biding his time, controlling De Payens.
De Payens wants to control his opponent's hands but Stern gets his hands free.
Stern struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with Stern on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Payens is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Payens trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Payens is trying to break free.
De Payens looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stern.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
A very excited looking Howard Stern 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.
Hugues De Payens spoke after the fight, saying 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.

Event: EPL Quarter-Final
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
LeBeau misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stern misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeBeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBeau ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau throws a right hand that misses
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Stern looks to throw the jab but LeBeau is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from LeBeau misses. #CL2#
Stern moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Stern has hold of one of LeBeau's legs. LeBeau is fighting the takedown attempt but Stern gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stern wants to pass the guard but LeBeau is keeping the position.
LeBeau wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
LeBeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stern pushing down on LeBeau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
LeBeau actively working from the bottom here.
LeBeau is looking to escape.
Stern seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBeau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stern works his way into side control.
LeBeau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
LeBeau is staying active underneath Stern, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stern uses his free foot to push down on LeBeau's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LeBeau.
Stern looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeBeau gets back to half guard.#T2#
LeBeau is looking to improve his position.
LeBeau trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up. #SUB2#
Stern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stern working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LeBeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stern looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
LeBeau actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
LeBeau is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeBeau avoid being mounted?
LeBeau tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Stern is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
LeBeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stern controlling the action here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stern has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stern controlling from the full mount. #SU2#
Stern stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
Stern slaps away a takedown attempt from LeBeau, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Stern gets a clinch.
LeBeau blocks a body shot from Stern.
LeBeau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stern fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stern dodges the punch combination from LeBeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeBeau tries to improve position but can't.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeBeau has escaped the position, nice work there.
LeBeau is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stern is controlling him well.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeBeau keeps working. #SU2#
Stern decides to stand up, so the ref orders LeBeau to his feet.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LeBeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stern gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeBeau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeBeau tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
LeBeau trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern tries to advance to mount but LeBeau denies him.
Stern gets to mount! LeBeau was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU2#
Stern stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LeBeau shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeBeau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Stern.
Stern connects with a body shot.
LeBeau misses with a wild body shot.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but LeBeau seems unphased.
Stern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBeau.
LeBeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stern 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!
LeBeau shoots in and drives through. Stern sprawls well.#T2#
LeBeau misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Stern counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
LeBeau has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stern clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
LeBeau controlling well, preventing Stern from escaping the position.
LeBeau trying to control.#SUB#
LeBeau has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Stern is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stern tries to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
LeBeau is persistently looking for the submission but Stern is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
LeBeau is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stern has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
LeBeau wants to control the position but Stern frees himself and scrambles - LeBeau manages to regain control in side control.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Stern is right now.
LeBeau working away.#T4##SUB#
LeBeau tries for a kimura but Stern is defending well.
Stern controls the position for a moment.
Stern tries to bench press LeBeau off him but LeBeau keeps the position. #SUB#
LeBeau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stern is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stern manages to get back to half guard.
LeBeau trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stern is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBeau. #SUB#
LeBeau is trying to work for a kimura but Stern is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stern shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LeBeau is trying to defend but Stern finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
LeBeau is not content to let Stern control the position.
Stern 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.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but LeBeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBeau is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBeau moves into full guard.
LeBeau is trying to keep Stern in close.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
LeBeau looking to control.
LeBeau looking for a sweep. Not yet LeBeau, not yet.
LeBeau keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass. #SUB#
LeBeau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stern is aware though and is defending well.
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
LeBeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Stern is taking a breather. LeBeau says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LeBeau tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg. #SUB#
LeBeau looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Stern is controlling the pace.
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Well, if Stern is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stern frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stern avoids the attempt from LeBeau to control.
Stern looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Stern stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3#
Stern connects with a leg kick. LeBeau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Remy LeBeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LeBeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBeau at a distance.
LeBeau shoots and misses
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LeBeau connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Stern finds it's way through LeBeau's defenses.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
LeBeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern fails to land the takedown.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Stern with a series of wild strikes but Stern uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Stern catches LeBeau right on the button with a cross.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Stern scores with the left hand. LeBeau knows he should have avoided that one.
LeBeau connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeBeau's half guard.
Stern is taking a breather. LeBeau says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LeBeau is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Remy LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern passes the guard and advances to mount!
LeBeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
A relieved looking Howard Stern 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016

#R1#
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Stern has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Potter checks a low kick from Stern.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Stern tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Potter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stern's guard.
Potter won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Potter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.#SUB#
Stern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potter trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stern bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard. #REVR#
Potter trying to control the position.
Stern works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stern controlling the pace.
Potter punching from the bottom.
Potter landing rabbit punches to the side of Stern's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Stern is controlling the pace.
Potter won't allow Stern to pass to mount. #T2#
Stern content to control rather than advance.
Stern is trying to control. Potter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Potter defends it.
Potter tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Potter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.
Potter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Stern is trying to control. Potter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Stern shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Stern is looking to advance position but Potter won't allow it.
Potter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4#
Stern trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Stern is keeping busy.
Stern is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern just trying to survive but Potter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Potter controlling well, preventing Stern from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Potter tightening his grip on Stern, looking for the choke.
Potter tries to get the hooks in deep but Stern pushed the leg off.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Potter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stern.
Potter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stern connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potter scrambles back to his feet.
Potter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stern.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Stern sprawls well.#CL2#
Potter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Potter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stern fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stern but Stern pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stern seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Howard Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Potter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Potter wants to counter the offense by Stern and move into the clinch position.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Potter tries to counter it with a takedown but Stern pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt - Stern sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stern seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Stern shoots in and gets a takedown into Potter's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Potter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Potter pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.#T2#
Stern stands and throws Potter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Potter tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Stern taking a breather here.
Potter wants to control but Stern postures up.
Stern taking a breather here.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Potter is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it. #SUB#
Stern working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Potter gets back to half guard.
Stern looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Potter is trying to stand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stern wants to pass the guard but Potter is defending well. #SUB#
Stern is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Stern is looking for a kimura but Potter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stern to get the leverage.
Stern wants to take a breather but Potter is having none of it.
Stern slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern throws a low kick but Potter moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Potter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Stern tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stern trying to land knees to the body.
Stern doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Potter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stern prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern stops a takedown attempt from Potter.
Potter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stern gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howard Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern. #BC2#
Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potter stalks Stern and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stern's face. Stern staggers backwards, shaken.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
Stern scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Potter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stern defends it nicely.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stern circles away.
Potter defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Potter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Potter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stern keeps Potter at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern lands a really nice looking cross but Potter seems unphased.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Alexander Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Potter under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Potter.
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Stern stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Potter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Potter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Stern as Potter shoots in.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Stern sprawls well.
It looked like Stern was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Potter fails with the takedown.
Potter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Potter gets caught flat footed, as Stern shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Potter kicks Stern off and gets to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Stern is looking to counter punch.
Potter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Potter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Stern goes for a double leg but Potter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potter continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Potter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Potter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Potter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alexander Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stern, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Our winner, Howard Stern, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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