Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Xezeron crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xezeron looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Xezeron back to his feet!#ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Xezeron escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Xezeron off his feet! Xezeron tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A victorious Sepi Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bystrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Bystrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xezeron is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xezeron sees it coming and defends easily.
Bystrom trying to control from Xezeron's half guard. Xezeron has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Xezeron is retaining full guard.
Bystrom looking to sit in guard and control but Xezeron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Xezeron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Bystrom working for a triangle but Xezeron defends it easily. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Xezeron pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Xezeron stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Bystrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Bystrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB#
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xezeron is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well. #SUB#
Xezeron is defending against the submission attempts here by Bystrom. #T3##SUB#
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Xezeron is defending well. #SUB#
Bystrom 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#
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xezeron has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bystrom seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but Xezeron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bystrom to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well.
Bystrom stops Xezeron from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bystrom shoots in but Xezeron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Xezeron. No joy for Bystrom on that attempt.
Bystrom dives in for a single leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bystrom shoots in and bounces Xezeron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving.
Xezeron is looking to stand up but Bystrom isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xezeron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SU#
Bystrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xezeron enables Bystrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xezeron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Xezeron pushes Bystrom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bystrom shoots in for a double leg but Xezeron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bystrom.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Xezeron tries to sprawl out of it but Bystrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xezeron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bystrom defends it well.#T2#
Bystrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xezeron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xezeron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Bystrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Xezeron throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xezeron feints the counter takedown.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bystrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xezeron is fending him off so far but Bystrom persists. Nope, Xezeron circles away and we're back to standing.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xezeron slaps away a takedown attempt from Bystrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Bystrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xezeron circles away.
Bystrom shoots for a takedown but Xezeron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xezeron. No joy for Bystrom on that attempt.
Bystrom with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Xezeron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xezeron passes into half guard. #SU2#
Xezeron stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bystrom to get to his feet.
Bystrom has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Bystrom fails to land the takedown.
Bystrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls well. He's pushed Bystrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Bystrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Bystrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Xezeron kicks Bystrom off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom tries for a takedown but Xezeron circles away easily#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a triangle here but Xezeron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bystrom to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bystrom doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Xezeron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Bystrom is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bystrom has Xezeron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xezeron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Xezeron turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Xezeron decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Bystrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Bystrom trying to control the position but Xezeron is working away. #SUB#
Bystrom swings around for an armbar but Xezeron sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bystrom's guard.#SUB#
Bystrom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Xezeron stacks Bystrom 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 Xezeron!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Xezeron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xezeron as he jumps to the side.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Bystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torkel Bystrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bystrom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron avoids it really well and circles away.
Bystrom tries for a takedown but Xezeron circles away easily#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bystrom won't be happy with that.
Bystrom tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Xezeron stands up and beckons Bystrom to his feet.
Bystrom has a takedown stuffed.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bystrom looks for a takedown but Xezeron sprawls well.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Bystrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xezeron circles away.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xezeron defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bystrom is defended easily by Xezeron.
Bystrom with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bystrom won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Xezeron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom darts in looking for a takedown but Xezeron gets double underhooks and turns Bystrom into the cage.
Bystrom shoots for a takedown but Xezeron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Xezeron slaps away a takedown attempt from Bystrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bystrom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bystrom dives in and grabs Xezeron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xezeron pushes down on Bystrom's head and hops out.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bystrom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xezeron defends it nicely.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xezeron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bystrom.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bystrom defends it well.
Bystrom fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xezeron 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2020

#R1#
Maloney darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that.
Maloney tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Xezeron really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maloney.
Xezeron is hanging on to Maloney's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Xezeron stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Maloney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maloney misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a single leg into guard. Maloney didn't expect that.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron passes into half guard. #T1##REVR##SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand and escape the position.
Maloney throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Xezeron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maloney's guard.
Maloney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Xezeron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maloney throws an overhand right that lands on Xezeron's shoulder, as Xezeron tries to avoid the shot.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Maloney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maloney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maloney throws a big shot that misses.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maloney.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maloney defends it well.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Xezeron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maloney throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a shoot takedown. Maloney fights it but they end up in guard.
Maloney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Xezeron dives into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Maloney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maloney is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Xezeron stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maloney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xezeron tries to avoid it but Maloney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xezeron to the ground. Xezeron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Maloney avoids it easily.
Maloney closes the distance but Xezeron moves to the side #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that.
Maloney tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3##SU2#
Xezeron decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Maloney throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xezeron.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron passes into half guard. #REVR##SU2#
Xezeron escapes and gets back to his feet.
Maloney throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Xezeron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maloney's guard.
Xezeron is standing up over Maloney. Maloney looks to escape but Xezeron dives into side control. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maloney is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maloney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SU2#
Xezeron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xezeron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maloney misses with a wild combination.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maloney defends it well.
Maloney misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xezeron. #SU2#
Xezeron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maloney, up you get!
Maloney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Maloney avoids it easily.
Maloney throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maloney is looking to stand back up but Xezeron counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maloney.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#REVR##SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand and escape the position.
Edmund Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron keeps the fight on the outside.
Xezeron feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
That's time! Maloney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Xezeron as Maloney shoots in.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Maloney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maloney swinging wildly here.
Maloney misses with an uppercut.
Maloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xezeron.
Maloney wants to clinch but Xezeron slips to the side#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that.
Maloney is looking to get back to his feet here but Xezeron is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maloney's back.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maloney rolls, trying to escape but Xezeron keeps control of the position.
Xezeron slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T1#
Xezeron's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Well, with Xezeron on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Maloney is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SU2#
Xezeron gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Edmund Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Maloney avoids it easily.
Maloney misses with a straight left.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maloney defends it well.
Maloney throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Xezeron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maloney is wriggling around but Xezeron manages to pass to half guard. #T2##REVR##SU2#
Xezeron decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maloney throws a hook to the side of Xezeron's head but Xezeron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maloney throws a hook to the side of Xezeron's head but Xezeron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maloney defends it well.
Maloney missing with a left hand there. Xezeron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xezeron feints the counter takedown.
Maloney tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xezeron manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Maloney throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maloney is looking to stand back up but Xezeron counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maloney. #REVR#
Maloney is trying to escape back to his feet but Xezeron uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU2#
Xezeron stands up and beckons Maloney to his feet.
Xezeron leaves Maloney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Maloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloney darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xezeron.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron passes into half guard. #T4##REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Xezeron escapes and gets back to his feet.
Maloney misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron passes into half guard. #REVR#
Xezeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Xezeron gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Maloney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maloney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xezeron swivels and escapes.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Maloney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maloney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xezeron.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maloney defends it well.
Maloney throws a hook but Xezeron avoids it easily.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Maloney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maloney misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that.
Maloney is looking to get back to his feet here but Xezeron is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maloney's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron 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. 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#
Maloney misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maloney wants to stand back up but Xezeron manages to pass into side control.
Maloney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand back up. Xezeron steps back and let's Maloney get back to his feet.
Maloney misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maloney!
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron is dominant here and he's now got Maloney's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Xezeron decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Maloney misses with a hook #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a shoot takedown. Maloney fights it but they end up in guard.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron passes into half guard. #REVR##SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Xezeron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xezeron tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maloney looks to land a left hand but Xezeron moved out of range nicely.
Maloney falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a takedown into side control.
Maloney tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Xezeron prevents Maloney from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Xezeron gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Xezeron moves out of range as Maloney strikes.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Maloney avoids it easily.
Maloney misses with a hook #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maloney!
Maloney is looking to get back to his feet here but Xezeron is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maloney's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Xezeron gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.#T2#
Maloney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xezeron but Xezeron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Maloney avoids it easily.
Maloney throws a big shot that misses.
Maloney loads up on a big right hand but Xezeron slips the punch.
Maloney misses the jab.
Xezeron drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maloney defends it well.
Maloney fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Maloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Maloney misses.
Xezeron moves out of range of the strikes.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck for Maloney with that takedown attempt.
And Xezeron tries to counter it with a takedown but Maloney pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Maloney throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a single leg into guard. Maloney didn't expect that.
Xezeron is standing up over Maloney. Maloney looks to escape but Xezeron dives into side control. #REVR#
Maloney tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU2#
Xezeron stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A big right from Maloney misses.
Maloney misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maloney tries to kick Xezeron off in order to stand up. Xezeron Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand back up. Xezeron steps back and let's Maloney get back to his feet.#T4#
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xezeron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maloney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xezeron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maloney.
Maloney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xezeron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xezeron feints the counter takedown.
Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maloney wants to stand back up but Xezeron manages to pass into side control. #SU2#
Xezeron decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maloney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a shoot takedown. Maloney fights it but they end up in guard.
Maloney is looking to stand back up but Xezeron counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maloney.
Edmund Maloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REVR##SU2#
Xezeron gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xezeron 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
In defeat, Edmund Maloney stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent is a cheater!'.

Event: DARE: SPIRIT OF 76
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
McColgan darts in and clinches Xezeron up against the cage.
McColgan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xezeron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McColgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xezeron stalling in the clinch but McColgan improves position.
McColgan misses with a body punch.
McColgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xezeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron wants to take the fight to the mat but McColgan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from McColgan.
McColgan takes a shot to the head.
McColgan blocking some punches.
McColgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McColgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xezerons head.
Stalling in the clinch from McColgan.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McColgan misses with a punch on the inside.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McColgan avoiding damage.
Xezeron misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from McColgan.
McColgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McColgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McColgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
McColgan scores with a shot to the side of Xezeron's head.
McColgan scores with a shot to the side of Xezeron's head.
McColgan stalling the fight.
McColgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McColgan has Xezeron pushed against the cage.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by McColgan.
McColgan stalling.
Xezeron misses with the head strike. #T2#
Xezeron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xezeron lands with a left to the head.
McColgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xezeron holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McColgan prevents a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McColgan.
McColgan managing to block the knees to the body from Xezeron.
Xezeron controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from McColgan.
Xezeron holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
McColgan blocks an uppercut.
Xezeron looking to throw knees to the head but McColgan is blocking nicely.
McColgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron throws a knee to the head but misses.
McColgan lands with a light punch inside.
Xezeron lands a nice shot to the body.
Xezeron misses with the head strike.
McColgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron misses with a short punch on the inside.
McColgan digs a right hand into Xezeron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xezeron's gas tank.
McColgan is struggling to control the position.
McColgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xezeron is trying to maintain a safe position but McColgan gets an underhook and turns Xezeron into the cage.#T4#
Xezeron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xezeron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McColgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Xezeron pushes McColgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of McColgan backwards.
McColgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron looking to throw knees to the head but McColgan is blocking nicely.
Xezeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron working aggressively here.
McColgan digs a right hand underneath Xezeron's ribcage. Xezeron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xezeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McColgan fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McColgan tries a body shot but Xezeron blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xezeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
McColgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xezeron misses with an elbow strike.
McColgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
McColgan blocking some punches.
The referee calls for McColgan to work.
McColgan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xezeron is trying to pull guard but McColgan has him pressed against the cage.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xezeron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McColgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xezeron misses with the head strike.
McColgan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
McColgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McColgan.
Xezeron swings wildly with an uppercut but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McColgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
McColgan is trying to maintain a safe position but Xezeron gets an underhook and turns McColgan into the cage.
McColgan works on Xezeron's body with a couple of short punches.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of McColgan backwards.
McColgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Xezeron being controlled against the cage.
Xezeron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McColgan after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
McColgan avoiding damage as Xezeron throws knees to the body.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron has McColgan pressed against the cage.
McColgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron letting McColgan take a breather here.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
McColgan lands with a left to the head.
McColgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McColgan fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xezeron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
McColgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
McColgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McColgan blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
McColgan lands an uppercut.
Xezeron is trying to stall.
Xezeron swings wildly with an uppercut but McColgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Xezeron fails to land.
A short right from McColgan.
McColgan blocks an uppercut.
McColgan has Xezeron pushed against the cage.
McColgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McColgan leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
McColgan misses with a body punch.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McColgan blocks an elbow strike.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
McColgan lands with a short shot to the head.
Xezeron struggles to land a body shot inside as McColgan controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McColgan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McColgan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xezeron.
McColgan has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky McColgan 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McColgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xezeron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Xezeron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McColgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
As Xezeron backs off McColgan throws a huge counter combo but Xezeron manages to avoid it all.
Xezeron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McColgan flicks out a counter leg kick but Xezeron steps away.
Xezeron doesn't manage to clinch there - McColgan circles away. #CL2#
McColgan has closed the distance and engaged Xezeron in a clinch.
Xezeron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xezeron wants to stall.
McColgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocky McColgan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xezeron working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McColgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Xezeron fails to land.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Xezeron misses with a knee to the head.
Xezeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McColgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McColgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McColgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McColgan gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McColgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McColgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Xezeron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xezeron misses with a body punch.
McColgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McColgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McColgan.
Maximillian Xezeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McColgan blocking some punches.
McColgan scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McColgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
McColgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xezeron.
Xezeron lands an elbow just above McColgan 's eye.
Xezeron takes a shot to the head.
Xezeron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McColgan effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McColgan.
Xezeron tries to pull guard but McColgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Xezeron drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Xezeron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xezeron lands an elbow inside that McColgan shrugs off.
Xezeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McColgan gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Xezeron is rocked!
McColgan stalling in the clinch.
Oh Xezeron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McColgan managing to block the knees to the body from Xezeron.
McColgan effectively controlling the action here.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body.
McColgan lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from McColgan.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike.
Xezeron is stalling here.
McColgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McColgan.
Xezeron taking a breather. #T4#
McColgan working aggressively here.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from McColgan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McColgan stalling.
McColgan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on McColgan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Xezeron.
Xezeron seems to have got his legs back now.
McColgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on McColgan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McColgan just leaning against Xezeron, taking a breather.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McColgan is keeping busy.
McColgan throws a head punch that misses.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky McColgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McColgan 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky McColgan!
Rocky McColgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'AMERICA MOTHER FUCKER '.

Event: DARE 48: MUNDI VS. JABNEEL
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Jordan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Jordan lands a really nice looking cross but Xezeron seems unphased.
Jordan 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.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Xezeron scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Jordan has been cut.
Jab by Xezeron.
Jordan misses with a wild body shot.
Xezeron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xezeron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan lands with a nice body punch.
Xezeron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xezeron lands a high kick! #T1#
Jordan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordan throws a hook but Xezeron avoids it easily.
As Jordan backs off Xezeron throws a huge counter combo but Jordan manages to avoid it all.
Jordan is looking to wear down Xezeron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Xezeron looks winded!
Jordan scores with a nice strike.
A head kick by Xezeron misses
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xezeron thinking.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.#CL#
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Jordan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Xezeron trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xezeron into the cage.
Xezeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron. #T2#
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Xezeron holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xezeron continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Xezeron lands a knee to the body.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
Xezeron misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xezeron throws an elbow but it misses.
Xezeron throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Xezeron.
Xezeron wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jordan pushes Xezeron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Jordan.
Xezeron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage. #T4#
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Xezeron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xezeron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xezeron misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Xezeron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xezeron tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Xezeron back against the cage.
Xezeron misses with a knee 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!
Xezeron scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Jordan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jordan checks a leg kick.
Xezeron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Jordan counters with a nice body kick.
Xezeron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
Jordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Maximillian Xezeron has been cut.
Jordan lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Jordan Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Xezeron is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE: BATTLE OF LA
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Xezeron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suckerpunch sets himself, and Xezeron steps forward looking for the clinch! Suckerpunch avoids it this time.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Suckerpunch.
Xezeron slips a jab and a cross from Suckerpunch.
Xezeron moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xezeron!
Nice takedown defense from Suckerpunch. No joy for Xezeron on that attempt.
Suckerpunch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Suckerpunch's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Suckerpunch moves out of range easily.
Xezeron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Xezeron gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Suckerpunch.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xezeron as Suckerpunch tries to tie him up.
Xezeron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
Suckerpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suckerpunch.
Xezeron lands an elbow that stopped Suckerpunch in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Xezeron on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Suckerpunch.
Xezeron stalling.
A short body shot lands from Suckerpunch as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Xezeron.
Suckerpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Suckerpunch. #T2#
Suckerpunch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch letting Xezeron take a breather here.
Suckerpunch misses with a body punch.
Xezeron takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Xezeron pulls Suckerpunch into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suckerpunch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xezeron is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xezeron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suckerpunch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xezeron on the ground.#SUB2#
Xezeron has his feet on Suckerpunch's thighs here. He's pushed Suckerpunch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Suckerpunch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximillian Xezeron!
A very excited looking Maximillian Xezeron 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: DARE 37
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Xezeron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jabneel throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jabneel.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Jabneel moves out of range. #CL#
Jabneel moves into the clinch.
Jabneel misses with some punches.
Jabneel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabneel working aggressively here.
Jabneel avoiding damage as Xezeron throws knees to the body.
Xezeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
Jabneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron blocking some punches.
Jabneel lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jabneel on the inside.
Jabneel gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xezeron trying to control the position but instead, Jabneel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xezeron into the cage.
Jabneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Jabneel blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jabneel manages to break the clinch.
Jucal Jabneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jabneel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Jabneel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jabneel seems content to control.
Xezeron is looking to control Jabneel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xezeron avoid being mounted?
Jabneel slips a nice elbow through Xezeron's hands, connecting with Xezeron's forehead.
Jabneel working over Xezeron with some ground and pound. Xezeron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jabneel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xezeron is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabneel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabneel wants to control but Xezeron is keeping him busy. #T2#
Jabneel thows a huge punch but Xezeron dodges it nicely.
Jabneel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Jabneel has control of the leg.
Jabneel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xezeron wants to control but Jabneel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabneel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jabneel works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xezeron is in a horrible position here. Jabneel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jabneel controlling the pace for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Xezeron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabneel 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.
Xezeron is trying desperately to improve position.
Xezeron wants to hold on but Jabneel pushes him away.
Jabneel trying to control but Xezeron is having none of it.
Xezeron tries to reverse the position but Jabneel maintains control.#T4##SUB#
Jabneel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xezeron to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xezeron shrugs it off.
Jabneel landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabneel looking to control but Xezeron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jabneel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Xezeron is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Xezeron and Jabneel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xezeron is trying to improve his position.
Xezeron seems a little lost for a moment, as Jabneel dominates the positioning.
Jabneel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jucal Jabneel 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#
Xezeron is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Xezeron does no damage.
Jabneel takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jabneel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jabneel swings for the body but Xezeron moves out of range.
Jabneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xezeron can do to turn this around?
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Jabneel moves into the clinch successfully.
Xezeron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jabneel tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Jabneel back against the cage.
Jabneel gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jabneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jabneel as Xezeron shoots in.
Xezeron tries to move into range but Jabneel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Jabneel.
A jab from Jabneel misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron avoids a kick to the body.
Jabneel just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jabneel connects with a looping right hand.
Jabneel misses with a body kick.
Xezeron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jucal Jabneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Xezeron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jabneel fails with a takedown attempt.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabneel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xezeron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jabneel shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabneel has been working on his balance at Fit-Out, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Xezeron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jucal Jabneel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabneel shoots in but Xezeron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jabneel lands a jab to the nose.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Jabneel looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Jabneel thuds his shin into the meat of Xezeron's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel 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.
Jabneel tries to land a leg kick but Xezeron saw it coming and moves away.
Xezeron throws a front kick aimed at Jabneel's knee but Jabneel avoids it well.
Xezeron connects with a high kick.
Jabneel misses with an uppercut.
Xezeron looks to land a combination but Jabneel avoids it well. #TD#
Jabneel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xezeron's guard.
Xezeron trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jabneel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Jabneel from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xezeron striking off his back but it's not causing Jabneel any problems. #SUB2#
Xezeron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jabneel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jabneel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xezeron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jabneel wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jabneel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jabneel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jabneel pushes down on Xezeron's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xezeron wants to control but Jabneel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabneel lands strikes from half guard.
Xezeron is refusing to be controlled, as Jabneel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jabneel is working for a submission of some sort.
Xezeron is pressing down on Jabneel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jucal Jabneel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jabneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabneel scores with a nice right hand.
Jabneel fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabneel backing away here, and Xezeron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Jabneel clinches up with Xezeron and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xezeron.
Jabneel misses with some punches.
Jabneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xezeron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabneel lands an uppercut.
Jabneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jabneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Xezeron. #T1##BC#
Jabneel manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Xezeron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jabneel back to the cage. Xezeron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jabneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xezeron throws out a loose jab but Jabneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Jabneel.
Jabneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xezeron scores with a hook.
Xezeron lands with a shot to the body.
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabneel.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Jabneel shoots in but no luck this time.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Jabneel avoids it easily.
Jabneel throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Xezeron lands but Jabneel takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Jabneel rushes Xezeron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabneel stops a takedown attempt from Xezeron.
Maximillian Xezeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jucal Jabneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Xezeron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabneel.
Xezeron scores with a shoulder strike.
Jabneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jabneel gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Jabneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Xezeron.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Jabneel feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Jabneel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabneel. #ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Jabneel throws a big uppercut that drops Xezeron! More strikes from Jabneel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Xezeron lies dazed against the cage as Jabneel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!

Event: AKE OME 2018 !!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Bungradidoa wants to clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xezeron defends well and Bungradidoa ends up having to push Xezeron into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Xezeron pushes him off.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Bungradidoa gets a double leg takedown into Xezeron's guard.
Xezeron throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving. #SUB2#
Xezeron working for a triangle but Bungradidoa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron 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##T1#
Xezeron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xezeron stops Bungradidoa from getting back to his feet.
Xezeron wants to pass the guard but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand.
Xezeron stalling.
It looks like Xezeron 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.#SUB2#
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bungradidoa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand back up but Xezeron is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xezeron gets through Bungradidoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa avoids a wild elbow strike from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xezeron avoids it.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Xezeron is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Xezeron into the ropes.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Xezeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xezeron tries to land knees in the clinch but Bungradidoa avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa is working Xezeron over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Xezeron.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xezeron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron lands an uppercut.
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Xezeron avoids the damage to the body.
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron with a knee to the head.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Xezeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##TD2#
Xezeron ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xezeron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bungradidoa missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!
Bungradidoa won't allow Xezeron to sweep him here.
Bungradidoa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bungradidoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xezeron is trying to keep Bungradidoa in close. #SUB2#
Xezeron looking for a guillotine here but Bungradidoa defends easily.
Xezeron controlling the position.
Xezeron looking to control.
Bungradidoa postures up in Xezeron's guard and throws a big left but Xezeron blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Xezeron drives through and clinches with Bungradidoa against the ropes.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xezeron with a knee to the head.
Xezeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xezeron managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Xezeron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xezeron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xezeron wants to stall.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Xezeron successfully pulls guard.
Xezeron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bungradidoa's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bungradidoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Bungradidoa wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Xezeron throws a body kick that misses.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Bungradidoa misses with a body shot.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xezeron as he avoids it easily.
Xezeron unleashes a big counter combination but Bungradidoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xezeron stuffs the takedown attempt from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xezeron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bungradidoa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xezeron.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Bungradidoa with a poor takedown
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combo that has Bungradidoa backing up. Bungradidoa nods at Xezeron to acknowledge the strikes.
Bungradidoa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Xezeron closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xezeron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Xezeron - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Xezeron lands a knee to the head.
Xezeron has Bungradidoa pressed against the ropes. #TD2#
Xezeron jumps guard and drags Bungradidoa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Xezeron controlling the position.
Bungradidoa controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bungradidoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Bungradidoa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xezeron's head.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xezeron wants to sweep but no luck.
Bungradidoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xezeron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bungradidoa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bungradidoa is looking to stand up but Xezeron isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungradidoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xezeron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Bungradidoa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Xezeron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bungradidoa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Xezeron is working Bungradidoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bungradidoa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Xezeron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xezeron prevents Bungradidoa from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Xezeron is working to tighten his grip on Bungradidoa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bungradidoa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Xezeron is really squeezing tight and eventually Bungradidoa passes out! Xezeron breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Thoreson is avoiding it.
Thoreson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thoreson tries to clinch up.
Xezeron misses with a hook. Thoreson ducked under it nicely.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Xezeron.
Thoreson wants to clinch but Xezeron slips to the side
and Xezeron counters with a nice uppercut.
Xezeron misses the jab.
Thoreson misses with an uppercut. Xezeron saw that one coming.
Xezeron misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Xezeron misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Thoreson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xezeron, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoreson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xezeron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoreson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Xezeron looks winded!#T1#
Thoreson misses with the head strike.
Thoreson lands a hook that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Thoreson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Thoreson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by Thoreson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoreson.
Xezeron takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Xezeron lands a right hand.
Thoreson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xezeron dodges an elbow strike from Thoreson. #T2#
Thoreson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thoreson is keeping busy.
Thoreson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoreson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xezeron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thoreson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thoreson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Thoreson controls the action.
Thoreson lands an uppercut.
Thoreson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoreson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thoreson avoids a wild elbow strike from Xezeron.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Thoreson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Thoreson has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Thoreson working aggressively here.
Thoreson can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Thoreson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoreson has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
A short right from Thoreson on the inside.
Thoreson stops a takedown attempt from Xezeron.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thoreson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xezeron.
Thoreson tries to land knees in the clinch but Xezeron avoids the damage to the body.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thoreson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xezeron.
A shot in the inside from Thoreson.
Xezeron swings wildly with an uppercut but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoreson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xezeron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Thoreson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Xezeron is still on wobbly legs! Can Thoreson finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Xezeron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoreson digs a right hand into Xezeron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xezeron's gas tank.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Thoreson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xezeron takes a shot to the head.
Xezeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoreson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Xezeron's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Xezeron drops to his knees and Thoreson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 18
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Patton closes the distance and pushes Xezeron back into the cage.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Xezeron.
Still in the clinch, Patton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xezeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Xezeron.
Patton blocks an elbow strike.
Xezeron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton blocking some punches.
Xezeron effectively controlling the action here.
Xezeron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Xezeron tries to pull guard but Patton won't allow it. #T1#
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Patton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xezeron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Xezeron.
Xezeron'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.
Xezeron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xezeron has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
Xezeron lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Patton. #T2#
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Xezeron stalling in the clinch.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Patton as Xezeron tries to tie him up.
Xezeron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Nice elbow from Xezeron.
Xezeron manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Patton avoids the elbow strike from Xezeron, against the cage.
Patton working aggressively here.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patton is defending well for now.#T3#
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton blocking some punches.
Patton takes a shot to the head.
Patton works on Xezeron's body with a couple of short punches.
Xezeron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patton lands a body punch.
Xezeron struggles to land a body shot inside as Patton controls his hands.
Xezeron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xezeron is leaning against Patton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Xezeron avoids the elbow strike from Patton, against the cage.
Patton lands a body shot.
Xezeron with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xezeron tries to score a body lock takedown but Patton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Xezeron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton lands a nice uppercut.
Xezeron tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patton avoids it.
Patton lands a hook that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton digs a right hand into Xezeron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xezeron's gas tank.
Xezeron looks winded!
Patton scores with a hook to the body.
Xezeron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xezeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xezeron is looking to control Patton's arms but Patton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xezeron has his back to the cage.
Patton lands with a right to the head.
Xezeron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards. #ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron working aggressively here.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Patton's cut.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Patton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xezeron scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Patton.
Xezeron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Xezeron cracks Patton with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Patton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Patton throws knees to the body.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xezeron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xezeron working aggressively here. #T1#
Patton looking to throw knees to the head but Xezeron is blocking nicely.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Patton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xezerons head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patton blocks an elbow strike.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
A short uppercut from Xezeron. #T2#
Xezeron lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Patton.
Patton misses with the head strike.
Patton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Xezeron swings wildly with an uppercut but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Xezeron on the inside.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xezeron is trying to maintain a safe position but Patton gets an underhook and turns Xezeron into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xezeron's brow.
Xezeron blocks the elbow strike.
Patton tries to work over Xezeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Xezeron stalling in the clinch.
Xezeron crunches a lovely knee into Patton's ribcage.
Patton lands an elbow inside that Xezeron shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Maximillian Xezeron has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Patton throws an elbow but misses.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Xezeron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron scores with a shot to the side of Patton's head.
Xezeron scores with a shoulder strike.
Patton missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Patton throws a head punch that misses.
Patton tries a knee to the head but Xezeron blocks it.
Xezeron misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Patton on the inside. #TD2#
Xezeron pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Patton postures up.
Patton wanted to stand there but Xezeron had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xezeron is looking to clinch.
Xezeron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patton tries to clinch but Xezeron moves away
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Patton avoids them all with ease.
Patton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Patton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xezeron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xezeron.
Patton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Xezeron scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Xezeron on the inside. #T1#
Patton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Xezeron is still on wobbly legs! Can Patton finish him?
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Patton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xezeron seems to have recovered his senses.
Patton missing with knees to the body.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Xezeron on the inside.
Xezeron with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xezeron.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Patton blocking some punches.
Xezeron misses with a knee to the head.
Xezeron working aggressively here.
Xezeron looking to throw knees to the head but Patton is blocking nicely.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Xezeron avoiding damage.
Xezeron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patton is defending well for now.
Patton digs a right hand underneath Xezeron's ribcage. Xezeron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Patton throws knees to the body.
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xezeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Patton - that landed with a thud.
Xezeron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patton.
George Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A shot in the inside from Patton.
Xezeron trying to land knees to the body.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton lands an elbow just above Xezeron 's eye.
Patton lands with a short shot to the head.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xezeron looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Patton as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Patton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Patton. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xezeron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Patton's brow.
Xezeron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patton.
Xezeron taking a breather.
Patton blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Patton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton working aggressively here.
Patton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xezeron 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
A very excited looking Maximillian Xezeron 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.
George Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent, and apologize to the fans.'.

Event: MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Moonra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moonra takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Moonra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xezeron lands a left hand.
Moonra lands a shot to the body.
Moonra misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xezeron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moonra's brow.
Moonra avoiding damage.
Xezeron'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.
Xezeron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xezeron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moonra's brow.
Our sources have told us that Xezeron has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Moonra misses with a punch on the inside.
Moonra misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Moonra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xezeron leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xezeron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Moonra misses with some punches.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moonra or not.
Moonra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xezeron pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moonra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xezeron being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moonra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A body shot lands from Moonra.
Moonra leaning against his opponent.
Xezeron lands a right hand.
Xezeron looking to throw knees to the head but Moonra is blocking nicely.
Xezeron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moonra takes an elbow to the temple.
Moonra pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moonra being controlled against the cage.
Moonra is looking to control Xezeron's arms but Xezeron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moonra has his back to the cage.
Moonra blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xezeron taking a breather.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Moonra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moonra working aggressively here.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moonra lands a left hand.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike.
Moonra throws a head punch that misses.
Xezeron misses with an elbow over the top.
Xezeron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Moonra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moonra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.
Xezeron connects with a looping right hand.
Moonra misses with a two punch combination.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xezeron connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacob Moonra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xezeron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moonra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Xezeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moonra with the counter takedown but Xezeron avoids it easily.#CL2#
Moonra closes the distance and pushes Xezeron back into the cage.
Moonra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Moonra lands with a left to the head.
Xezeron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moonra backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moonra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moonra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moonra trying to control the position but instead, Xezeron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moonra into the cage.
Moonra is pushing Xezeron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Xezeron.
Moonra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xezeron working aggressively here.
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 Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Xezeron moves in looking to clinch but Moonra pushes him off.#CL2#
Moonra has Xezeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Xezeron taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moonra throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xezeron presses Moonra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xezeron misses with the head strike. #KD#
Xezeron connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Moonra goes down! Xezeron jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Moonra is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jacob Moonra has been cut.
Moonra is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Xezeron! That's really hurt Moonra and he's turned his back - Xezeron keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Xezeron jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Xezeron!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Xezeron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA 21: Relentless
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Xezeron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xezeron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Xezeron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Thomas has been cut.
Xezeron throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xezeron lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a combination. Xezeron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xezeron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xezeron feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Xezeron throws a leg kick
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xezeron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Thomas scores with a jab. Xezeron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Xezeron saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas tries to counter with a takedown but Xezeron is quick to defend against it.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xezeron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Xezeron scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Thomas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Xezeron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Hard Knocks Training inform us that Xezeron has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Xezeron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Xezeron is keeping the position.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas 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.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas stands up over Xezeron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Xezeron's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Thomas!
A victorious Mike Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Madness MMA 16: Destruction
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Xezeron connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Xezeron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Kaspov from controlling successfully.
Kaspov is working Xezeron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaspov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xezeron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xezeron working a defensive guard here.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Kaspov from controlling successfully.
Kaspov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaspov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspov trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xezeron 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.
Kaspov trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xezeron striking off his back but it's not causing Kaspov any problems. #T1##SUB2#
Xezeron working for submissions but it's allowed Kaspov to get to half guard. #SUB#
Kaspov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xezeron is just riding it out for now. Kaspov eventually gives up the hold.
Xezeron wants to control but Kaspov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaspov wants to free his trapped foot but Xezeron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xezeron gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Xezeron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaspov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron controlling Kaspov's posture.
Kaspov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Xezeron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaspov defends it easily.
Kaspov looking to pass the guard.
Kaspov is working hard here to advance position.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Kaspov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Xezeron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaspov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kaspov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xezeron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaspov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaspov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaspov lands a couple of elbows.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Kaspov controlling him for the moment.
Kaspov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xezeron 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.
Kaspov passes Xezeron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xezeron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Kaspov is working for a submission of some sort.
Xezeron moves into full guard.
Xezeron looking to control.
Kaspov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xezeron keeping full guard, as Kaspov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Xezeron is looking for a triangle but Kaspov pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xezeron is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Xezeron looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kaspov is defending well. Xezeron quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kaspov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Xezeron celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximillian Xezeron!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Xezeron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
County chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
County has his takedown stuffed
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab from County.#CL#
County closes the distance and clinches.
Xezeron lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from County.
County misses with a hook from the clinch.
County takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
County misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Xezeron.
Xezeron sizes up County with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
County stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xezeron.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
County wants to clinch up but Xezeron keeps it at a distance.
County keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
County moves into the clinch.
County digs a right hand underneath Xezeron's ribcage. Xezeron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xezeron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xezeron tries to break the clinch but County is controlling the position.
Xezeron pushes County back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Xezeron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
County tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Xezeron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xezeron misses with the combination.
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick.
Xezeron slips under a jab.
County throws a combination that misses
and Xezeron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xezeron scores with a nice body kick.
County is breathing heavily.
Xezeron throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from County misses its target.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Xezeron throws a head kick but County moves out of range.
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!
Xezeron throws a head kick but County moves out of range.
Xezeron swats away the attempt to clinch by County.
Xezeron scores with a spinning back kick!
Xezeron scores with a shot to the body.
Xezeron lands a brutal head kick. County looks out on his feet and Xezeron throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Madness MMA 8: Warrior Spirit
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Baelish takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xezeron swings for the body but Baelish moves out of range.
It looked like Baelish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a one two combo.
Petyr Baelish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron slips a jab from Baelish.
Xezeron tries to clinch up.
Baelish avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Baelish misses with a hook to the body
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combo that has Baelish backing up. Baelish nods at Xezeron to acknowledge the strikes.
Baelish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Winds of Winter in the buildup to the fight.
Baelish fails to land with a series of punches.
Xezeron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
Xezeron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xezeron.
Xezeron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baelish to score with a decent uppercut.
Baelish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xezeron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xezeron slips a jab and a cross from Baelish.
Baelish dodges the punch combination from Xezeron.
Baelish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Xezeron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Xezeron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baelish.
Baelish struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands. #T1#
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Baelish tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Baelish back against the cage.
Baelish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xezeron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xezeron is trying to stall.
Baelish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xezeron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baelish lands with a straight right. Xezeron didn't see that one coming.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron slips under a jab.
Xezeron slips a jab from Baelish.#CL2#
Xezeron forces Baelish back against the cage and clinches.
Baelish throws an elbow but it misses.
Baelish lands an elbow inside that Xezeron shrugs off.
Baelish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Xezeron is trying to stall. #T2#
Baelish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Baelish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baelish misses with some punches.
Xezeron stalling in the clinch but Baelish improves position.
Baelish lands with a short shot to the head.
Baelish misses with some punches.
Xezeron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baelish has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Xezeron blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xezeron throws an elbow but misses.
Baelish lands with a left to the head.
Baelish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baelish lands a nice uppercut.
Xezeron tries to work over Baelish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Baelish tries to score a body lock takedown but Xezeron shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baelish lands with a light punch inside.
Xezeron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baelish backwards.
Baelish swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baelish lands a hook that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Baelish controlling the action here for a moment.
Baelish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xezeron has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baelish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xezeron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petyr Baelish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xezeron takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Xezeron.
Xezeron looking for a takedown.
Xezeron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baelish seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xezeron can turn it around.#T4##TD2#
Xezeron pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Xezeron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baelish defends it easily.
Xezeron has momentary wrist control but Baelish slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Xezeron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baelish is aware though and is defending well.
Baelish throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baelish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron working a defensive guard here.
Baelish is working Xezeron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick from Xezeron lands but Baelish takes it in his stride.
Xezeron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xezeron staying out of range there.
Xezeron is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baelish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xezeron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baelish walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xezeron.
Xezeron stuffs the takedown attempt from Baelish. Baelish gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Xezeron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xezeron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xezeron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baelish misses with a hook.
Baelish moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Baelish moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Baelish moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Xezeron lands but Baelish takes it in his stride.
Baelish misses with the combination. #T1#
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Baelish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Xezeron clinches.
Baelish misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baelish as Xezeron tries to tie him up.
Xezeron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xezeron lands a nice uppercut.
Baelish scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baelish.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Baelish backwards.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
Xezeron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Baelish controls the action.
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Baelish.
Xezeron taking a breather. #T2#
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Baelish.
Xezeron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baelish displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xezeron up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Baelish fails to land.
Xezeron looking to stall.
Xezeron blocks an uppercut.
Xezeron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baelish lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Baelish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Xezeron.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baelish.
Baelish is working Xezeron over against the cage.
Baelish looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baelish. #T3#
Baelish can't break the clinch.
Baelish lands a shot to the body.
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Baelish.
Baelish throws a punch but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Baelish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Xezeron misses with the head strike.
Baelish tries for a takedown but Xezeron manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petyr Baelish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xezeron has Baelish pushed against the cage.
Baelish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baelish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Xezeron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xezeron lands a left hand.
Baelish misses with some punches.
Baelish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baelish stalling in the clinch but Xezeron improves position. #T4#
Xezeron blocks a body shot from Baelish.
Xezeron is trying to pull guard but Baelish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baelish working aggressively here.
Baelish struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body.
Baelish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baelish pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baelish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xezeron's elbow.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baelish misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baelish.
Baelish working aggressively here.
Baelish has a couple of punches blocked by Xezeron.
Baelish blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Baelish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baelish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baelish misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baelish avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Baelish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xezeron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xezeron slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Baelish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xezeron misses with a wild combination.
Baelish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xezeron.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xezeron 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 Baelish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baelish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xezeron lands with a shot to the body.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xezeron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xezeron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baelish circles away quickly and effectively.
Baelish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baelish misses with a straight right.
Xezeron appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A nice combination there by Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Baelish moves out of range.
Baelish is looking to counter punch.
Xezeron darts in trying to clinch
and Baelish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baelish cracks Xezeron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Baelish as Xezeron shoots in.
Baelish is looking to counter punch.
Xezeron dodges the punch combination from Baelish.
Baelish scores with a nice right hand.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Baelish dips to his left and cracks Xezeron with an uppercut!#ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Baelish drops Xezeron with a straight right hand, right on the button! Baelish follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petyr Baelish!
A very excited looking Petyr Baelish rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus misses with a leg kick.
Xezeron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazarus.
Xezeron tries to move into range but Lazarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Lazarus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xezeron is out of range and Lazarus settles back down.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.
Lazarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xezeron misses with a two punch combination.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazarus looks to land a body kick but Xezeron moved away.
Xezeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Xezeron scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Xezeron drives through and clinches with Lazarus against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Xezeron to work.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus. #TD2#
Xezeron pulls guard effortlessly.
Lazarus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xezeron is keeping the position for now.
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xezeron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xezeron is trying to control the position but Lazarus postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Xezeron looking for a guillotine here but Lazarus defends easily. #SUB2#
Xezeron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazarus defends it easily.
Xezeron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lazarus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xezeron defends well.
Lazarus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lazarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lazarus forces his way into half guard.
Lazarus controlling the action here.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Lazarus has control of the leg. #T4#
Xezeron is pressing down on Lazarus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lazarus is fighting to break Xezeron's control of his arms but Xezeron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lazarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Lazarus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lazarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron striking off his back but it's not causing Lazarus any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximillian Xezeron 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#
Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xezeron blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
Despite the aggression on Xezeron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron checks a leg kick nicely.
Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lazarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lazarus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Lazarus closes the distance and pushes Xezeron back into the cage.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus.
Xezeron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus has Xezeron pushed against the cage.
Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Xezeron on the inside.
Xezeron'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.#T1#
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xezeron is keeping busy.
Lazarus lands a good knee to the midsection. Xezeron won't want to take too many of those.
Xezeron can't get the takedown.
Xezeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Xezeron is pushing Lazarus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Xezeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lazarus lands a knee to the body. #T2##TD2#
Xezeron has clasped his hands together around Lazarus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Xezeron is breathing heavily.
Lazarus is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazarus tries to control but Xezeron manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Lazarus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lazarus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus trying to control the position but Xezeron manages to sink in the hooks.
Xezeron scores with punches and elbows. #T3##SUB2#
Xezeron looking for the choke from the back.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Xezeron is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lazarus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Xezeron tightening his grip on Lazarus, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Xezeron has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lazarus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Xezeron avoiding Lazarus 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
I really don't envy Lazarus right now. #SUB2#
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Xezeron slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Xezeron looking for the choke but no joy.
Lazarus wants to control his opponent's hands but Xezeron gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazarus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lazarus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lazarus.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lazarus thumps Xezeron with a low kick.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Xezeron.
A head kick misses from Lazarus.
Lazarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Lazarus. No joy for Xezeron on that attempt.
Xezeron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirks Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick from Lazarus.
Xezeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Lazarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Xezeron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lazarus has Xezeron up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Xezeron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Xezeron looking to sit in guard and control but Lazarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xezeron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazarus's guard. #REVB#
Lazarus is trying to keep Xezeron in close.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Lazarus pulls Xezeron in to control the position.
Xezeron works over Lazarus with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lazarus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xezeron has picked Lazarus up and slammed him! Lazarus can't keep hold of the triangle and Xezeron manages to pass to side control!
Lazarus can't do much from the bottom here.
Xezeron moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Xezeron jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lazarus manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Xezeron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xezeron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lazarus tries to control but Xezeron manages to take his back.#T3#
Lazarus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xezeron trying to control momentarily.
Lazarus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kirks Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Xezeron has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Xezeron looking for the choke but no joy.
Xezeron tries to get the hooks in deep but Lazarus pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB2#
Xezeron is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lazarus is defending well though. Xezeron let's go of the attempt for now.
Lazarus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Xezeron patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Xezeron looking to break Lazarus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lazarus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xezeron will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Xezeron is looking for the choke from the back position but Lazarus is controlling his hands well.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron keeps control of the position as Lazarus tries to break free.
Xezeron throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Xezeron working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xezeron 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Xezeron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kirks Lazarus spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: DUEL#16 Silver vs Balkon
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Vale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xezeron slips under a jab from Vale.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xezeron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xezeron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron staying out of range there.
Vale thuds a left hand into Xezeron's body.
Vale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Xezeron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xezeron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xezeron moves out of range of the strikes.
Xezeron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Vale moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Vale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xezeron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vale in side control, throwing shots but Xezeron defends. #T1#
Xezeron taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vale working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vale trying to control the position but Xezeron is working away.
Xezeron struggling a bit here.
Vale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xezeron wants to control but Vale postures up.
Vale working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xezeron is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vale 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.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Vale has control of the leg.
Vale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vale working the head and body with strikes.
Vale scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Xezeron is rocked!
Vale lands a big elbow - Xezeron 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 Vale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vale!
Post fight, Simon Vale stared into the camera and said 'The book of Vale just kicked your ass. All Hale Vale.'.

Event: DUEL#12 Blaine vs Williams
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xezeron.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
It appears Anderson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xezeron slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Xezeron throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Xezeron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Xezeron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xezeron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Xezeron's shoulder, as Xezeron tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Xezeron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Austin Anderson has been cut.
Xezeron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xezeron. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xezeron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xezeron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xezeron at a distance.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Xezeron misses with a leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xezeron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xezeron. Xezeron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xezeron is trying to counter with his kicks.
Donk. Anderson catches Xezeron right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Xezeron misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xezeron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xezeron takes one to the side of the head.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Xezeron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xezeron slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron avoids a kick to the body.
Xezeron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xezeron lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.#T4#
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Xezeron's front leg but catches the back leg as Xezeron tries to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Xezeron looks winded!
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Xezeron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.
Xezeron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Xezeron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson cracks the inside of Xezeron's front leg.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xezeron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xezeron. That did some damage!
Anderson swings for the body but Xezeron moves out of range.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson catches Xezeron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xezeron misses the shot to the body.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xezeron.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xezeron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Xezeron's head.
Xezeron lands a high kick!
Xezeron moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xezeron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xezeron can do to turn this around?
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Xezeron scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xezeron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Anderson throws a low kick but Xezeron moves out of range easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xezeron might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson jabs Xezeron right on the nose. Xezeron blinks but takes it well.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Xezeron is just out of range.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xezeron is breathing heavily.
Xezeron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xezeron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Xezeron in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xezeron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xezeron dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xezeron's head.
Donk. Anderson catches Xezeron right on the button with a cross.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Xezeron should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Xezeron saw that one coming.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Xezeron.
Anderson cracks the inside of Xezeron's front leg.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Xezeron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xezeron takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #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!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Xezeron throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xezeron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson misses with a hook. Xezeron ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Xezeron throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Xezeron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Xezeron misses with a low kick.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson lunges at Xezeron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xezeron's hand.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson lands a jab to Xezeron's midsection.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Xezeron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xezeron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with a good jab.
Xezeron is looking to clinch.
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected. #T1#
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Xezeron.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson with a jab.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Xezeron slips a straight right by Anderson.
And Xezeron responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Xezeron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a head kick but Xezeron moves out of range.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xezeron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximillian Xezeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Xezeron ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xezeron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A head kick by Xezeron misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xezeron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Anderson cracks Xezeron with an open hand slap.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron walks into a left hand.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xezeron 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.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Xezeron's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Xezeron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
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!
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Xezeron off balance momentarily.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson works over Xezeron's head and body with a nice combination.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xezeron.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xezeron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Xezeron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Xezeron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xezeron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xezeron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Anderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#9 Longshanks vs Blaine
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xezeron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws out a counter right but Xezeron avoids it with no problem.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Xezeron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Xezeron controlling the action here.
Xezeron throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Xezeron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams is looking to escape.
Xezeron takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Xezeron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. #SUB#
Xezeron is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Xezeron eventually gives up the hold.
Xezeron stops Williams from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Xezeron is working for a submission of some sort.
Xezeron trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xezeron controlling the action here.
Xezeron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though. #SUB#
Xezeron seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Xezeron is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xezeron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams wants to improve his position but Xezeron is controlling well.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Xezeron passes to full mount! #T3#
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Williams wants to hold on but Xezeron pushes him away.
Xezeron won't let Williams get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Xezeron prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Williams is in a horrible position here. Xezeron smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xezeron is looking to control Williams but Williams is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Xezeron is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
Williams looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Will Xezeron go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Xezeron throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Williams fending off the submission attempt from Xezeron.
Xezeron keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Xezeron is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xezeron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Xezeron lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Xezeron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A combination from Xezeron does no damage.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Xezeron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Xezeron.
Williams blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xezeron.
Xezeron scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xezeron, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Xezeron keeps him there for the moment.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Xezeron has double underhooks.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Xezeron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xezeron.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xezeron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Xezeron lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xezeron lands a high kick!
Xezeron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Good shot there by Xezeron.
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!
Xezeron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xezeron takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Jab, jab by Xezeron - just one landing.
Xezeron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xezeron shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xezeron momentarily.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Maximillian Xezeron is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams scores with a spinning back kick!
Xezeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xezeron moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Xezeron scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Williams lands a left and a right that send Xezeron crashing to the mat, dazed. Williams thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Williams tries to clinch up.
Xezeron misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a huge left! Xezeron is in big trouble! He's backing up but Williams isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xezeron from any more damage. A dominating finish by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Carter Williams!
Sean Carter Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DUEL#6 Xezeron vs Longshanks
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Xezeron misses with the combination.
Xezeron misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longshanks! But no joy.
Xezeron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xezeron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Longshanks eats them both and turns towards Xezeron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Longshanks lands a big head kick that sends Xezeron tumbling to the mat! Longshanks takes a step backwards and waves Xezeron back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Xezeron is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maximillian Xezeron has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longshanks throws a lazy right hand but Xezeron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Xezeron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longshanks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xezeron.
Longshanks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xezeron walks straight into a right hand from Longshanks - that's dropped him! Longshanks jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Xezeron from any more punishment! Xezeron complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Claymore Longshanks!
Claymore Longshanks is the new heavyweight champion!
Claymore Longshanks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Williams tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Xezeron.#CL#
Xezeron gets a clinch.
Xezeron stalls.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xezeron feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Xezeron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xezeron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Xezeron thumps Williams with a low kick.
Xezeron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Xezeron.
Xezeron stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Xezeron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Xezeron steps away.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams tries to clinch there but Xezeron circles away.
Williams avoids the body shot from Xezeron.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Xezeron manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron preventing the sweep.
Xezeron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Xezeron is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xezeron trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xezeron trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xezeron controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Xezeron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Jab by Williams.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xezeron circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Williams misses.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xezeron tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Xezeron gets a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xezeron connects with a jab.
Sean Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xezeron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Xezeron 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.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Xezeron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xezeron tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Xezeron is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xezeron tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Xezeron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xezeron will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Xezeron trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xezeron into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Xezeron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Xezeron lands a body shot. #TD#
Xezeron drags the fight down to the ground.
Xezeron pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xezeron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xezeron is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Xezeron doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Xezeron scores with a body shot.
Xezeron feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Xezeron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xezeron is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Xezeron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Xezeron misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Xezeron counters with a takedown into side control.
Xezeron taking a breather here.
Xezeron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Xezeron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Xezeron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams is pushing Xezeron's head away, looking to escape. Xezeron manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Xezeron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xezeron tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Xezeron is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well. #SUB#
Xezeron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xezeron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams trying to remain calm as Xezeron controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Xezeron lands a slapping body shot.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Xezeron moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
A left and a right from Xezeron both land. Nice combination.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xezeron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xezeron is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xezeron with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron lands a two punch combo.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Xezeron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Xezeron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xezeron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xezeron lands a left hand.
Xezeron tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Xezeron misses with a punch to the body.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands. #BC#
Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.
Xezeron throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Maximillian Xezeron is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A solid body kick from Xezeron.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Xezeron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xezeron throwing strikes but missing.
Xezeron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xezeron trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Xezeron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Xezeron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Xezeron 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.
Xezeron being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Xezeron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Xezeron pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Xezeron'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.
Williams wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xezeron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xezeron controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron clearly takes that round.
That's time! Xezeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xezeron.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Xezeron closes the distance and clinches.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xezeron just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Xezeron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xezeron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xezeron scoring with some ground and pound.
Xezeron looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Xezeron, up you get! #T2#
Xezeron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Xezeron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Williams responds with a good body kick, but Xezeron manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Xezeron.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD#
Xezeron looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Xezeron drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xezeron manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Xezeron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Williams wants to improve his position but Xezeron is controlling well.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xezeron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xezeron tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
An elbow from Xezeron crashes against the mat.
Williams tries to bench press Xezeron off him but Xezeron keeps the position.
Xezeron wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Xezeron works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Xezeron landing punches.
Xezeron looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron had his way with Sean Carter Williams in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Xezeron looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well. #TD#
Xezeron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xezeron wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to kick Xezeron off but Xezeron keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xezeron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xezeron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Xezeron is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Xezeron missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Xezeron is looking for a kimura here.
Xezeron wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #SUB#
Xezeron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xezeron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xezeron content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xezeron dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Xezeron. Those never looked like landing.
And Williams responds with a good body kick, but Xezeron manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
No joy there for Xezeron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Xezeron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams wants to clinch.
Xezeron misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Xezeron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a lazy body kick
and Xezeron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xezeron.
Xezeron is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Xezeron wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Xezeron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
Xezeron landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Williams 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#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Xezeron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Xezeron tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sean Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to clinch there but Xezeron circles away.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Xezeron.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Maximillian Xezeron 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: DUEL#1 Rise Of The Champion
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drako steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xezeron.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xezeron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xezeron stalks Drako and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drako's face. Drako staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Annakin Drako has been cut.
Xezeron cracks Drako with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Xezeron misses with a double jab.
Drako feints the counter takedown.
Drako misses the shot to the body.
Xezeron is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drako shoots in but Xezeron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xezeron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drako. #T1#
Drako shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron shows good takedown defense.
Maximillian Xezeron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annakin Drako.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Drako is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron misses with the combination.
Drako dodges the punch combination from Xezeron.
Xezeron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Drako fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Drako persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Xezeron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xezeron is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drako looks for a takedown but Xezeron sprawls well.#T2#
Drako misses with a takedown #CL#
and Xezeron counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Xezeron as the two fighters clinch.
Drako looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Xezeron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xezeron has Drako pushed against the cage.
Xezeron stops a takedown attempt from Drako.
Xezeron stalling.
Drako is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xezeron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Xezeron.
Drako drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xezeron pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drako.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xezeron, right into the meat. #T3##KD#
Xezeron lands a head kick that stumbles Drako and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Drako is rocked!
Xezeron stands up over Drako, holding on to his feet. Xezeron throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Drako is out cold! Xezeron lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron is the new heavyweight champion!
Maximillian Xezeron took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Machiavelli Boutique for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: VCL Champions: 16
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Shipman keeps the fight on the outside.
Shipman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipman tries to counter with a takedown but Xezeron is quick to defend against it.
Xezeron stuffs the takedown attempt from Shipman. Shipman gets slowly back to his feet.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Shipman avoids it easily.
Xezeron scores with a one two! Shipman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Xezeron throws a wild body kick that Shipman sees coming a mile off.
Shipman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Shipman moves out of range.
As Xezeron looks to move away, Shipman throws a big counter combo but Xezeron just gets out of the way.
Shipman shoots for a double leg takedown but Xezeron sprawls well. He's pushed Shipman'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 Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Shipman.
Xezeron tries to throw a body punch but Shipman avoids it by throwing Xezeron back against the cage.
Xezeron throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shipman.
Xezeron is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Shipman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Xezeron actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shipman lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Xezeron is defending against the submission attempts here by Shipman.
Xezeron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shipman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shipman's back!#SUB2#
Xezeron has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shipman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shipman wants to control his opponent's hands but Xezeron gets his hands free. #T2#
Xezeron controlling well, preventing Shipman from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Shipman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Xezeron's arms.
Shipman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Shipman controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I really don't envy Shipman right now. #SUB2#
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Xezeron has the hooks in. Shipman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Shipman breaks Xezeron's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xezeron trying to control the position. #T3#
Xezeron wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xezeron is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shipman trying to control the position here.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Xezeron defends easily.
Xezeron postures up. #T4#
Xezeron scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Shipman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xezeron is aware though and is defending well.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard.
Xezeron passes Shipman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Xezeron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shipman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xezeron. #SUB2#
Shipman is defending against the submission attempts here by Xezeron.
Shipman tries to get to full guard but Xezeron has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shipman lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipman blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Shipman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shipman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Xezeron has managed to clinch.
Shipman goes for a takedown attempt but Xezeron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xezeron.
Shipman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xezeron's waist but Xezeron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shipman off to one side.
Xezeron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Xezeron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xezeron lands in his opponent's guard.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Shipman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xezeron is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xezeron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xezeron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shipman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xezeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xezeron sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shipman controls Xezeron momentarily but Xezeron frees himself.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Xezeron tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shipman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shipman pulls Xezeron in close to his closed guard and prevents Xezeron from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shipman swats away the attempt to clinch by Xezeron.#TD#
Shipman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xezeron's half guard.
Shipman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xezeron tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Xezeron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xezeron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xezeron defends it well. #T3#
Shipman slips a nice elbow through Xezeron's hands, connecting with Xezeron's forehead.
Shipman passes into side control, despite Xezeron's attempt to control the position.
Shipman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shipman.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Xezeron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xezeron is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Xezeron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xezeron holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shipman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xezeron wants to control but Shipman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Shipman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shipman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Xezeron connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Xezeron 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.
Xezeron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xezeron defends well.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shipman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xezeron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xezeron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xezeron trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shipman wants to sweep here but Xezeron controlling him for the moment.
Xezeron tries to free his leg and advance position but Shipman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Shipman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xezeron defends it easily.
Xezeron forces his way into half guard.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Xezeron wants to work for an arm triangle but Shipman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shipman is trying to maintain the position but Xezeron is very close to passing his half guard.
Shipman is staying active underneath Xezeron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shipman wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman is working hard here to advance position.
Xezeron winds up and cracks Shipman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shipman is looking to improve his position.
Shipman won't allow Xezeron to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura but Shipman is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shipman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Xezeron wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Xezeron is looking for a triangle but Shipman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Xezeron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shipman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Shipman controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Xezeron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xezeron's head.
Xezeron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xezeron 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!
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Xezeron is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Xezeron is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xezeron 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machiavelli Boutique, into his post fight interview.

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