Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019

#R1#
Handle takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Handle tries for a takedown but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Handle wants to clinch up but Butcher keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Butcher.#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Handle has been cut.
Handle misses with a takedown attempt
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick.
Handle looks winded!
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Butcher lands a nice hook to Handle's body. Handle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body. Handle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Butcher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher connects with a right hand. Handle shakes it off.
Butcher wobbles Handle with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Butcher dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Handle to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Butcher!
After the big win, Billy Butcher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Dagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.#CL#
Dagher clinches up against the cage.
Dagher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butcher is trying to stall.
Dagher has had enough of the clinch but Butcher keeps him there for the moment.
Dagher is trying to break free.
Dagher wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dagher slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #KD#
Dagher drops Butcher with a beautiful combination! Butcher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dagher is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Billy Butcher has been cut.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagher.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Dagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Dagher moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dagher as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Dagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Dagher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dagher throws a big counter combination but Butcher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Butcher connects with a single shot there.
Butcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher looks winded!#KD#
Dagher drops Butcher with a beautiful combination! Butcher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dagher is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Butcher is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dagher knocks Butcher out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asmar Dagher!
Asmar Dagher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1#
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Expert attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Expert up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Butcher controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Butcher lands a good knee to the midsection. Expert won't want to take too many of those.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Action Expert has been cut.
Butcher is pushing Expert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Butcher.
Butcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Expert tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher cracks the inside of Expert's front leg. #T2#
Expert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Expert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butcher clobbers Expert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Butcher has closed the distance and engaged Expert in a clinch.
Butcher controlling the action here for a moment.
Expert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butcher stalling. #T3#
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
Butcher connects with a knee to the head.
Butcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Expert is breathing heavily.
Butcher landing knees to the body.
Butcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Expert's defenses.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Butcher connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Expert is rocked!#T4#
Butcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Butcher just leaning against Expert, taking a breather.
Expert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Butcher landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Expert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A cross from Butcher lands.
Expert gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Butcher gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019

#R1#
Butcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher throws a hook but Bixby avoids it easily.
Butcher's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Butcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bixby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Bixby throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Butcher misses.
Butcher swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby slips under a jab.
Butcher checks a low kick from Bixby.
Bixby lands with an overhand left.
Bixby misses with an uppercut.
Bixby scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bixby scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Bixby. That snapped Butcher's head back. #ROC#
Butcher is rocked!#T1#
Bixby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Bixby finish him?
Bixby cracks Butcher with a left hook right on the temple and Butcher goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bixby lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Butcher is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buzz Bixby!
Buzz Bixby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taus staying out of range there.
Butcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Taus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Taus counters with a head kick that drops Butcher to the mat! Butcher scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Butcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Butcher off balance momentarily.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Butcher looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Taus.#T1#
Taus drops Butcher with a huge uppercut! Butcher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Taus is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Dagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Dagher counters with a three punch combo that has Butcher backing up. Butcher nods at Dagher to acknowledge the strikes.
Asmar Dagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagher lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Butcher crumples to the floor! Dagher milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Asmar Dagher!
An out of breath Asmar Dagher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Butcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dowiyogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Dowiyogo blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a body kick that misses
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Butcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Butcher jabs at Dowiyogo's body.
Butcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Dowiyogo moves into range and clinches up with Butcher.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Butcher blocks with his arms.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowiyogo working Butcher over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dowiyogo avoids it.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher stalls.
Butcher lands a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo wants to stall.
Butcher landing knees to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Come on Dowiyogo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dowiyogo misses with a body punch.
Butcher lands a nice knee to the body.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Dowiyogo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Butcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowiyogo's face.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Butcher stalls.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dowiyogo throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dowiyogo up against the cage.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dowiyogo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo working Butcher over with knees to the body.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowiyogo's defenses.
Dowiyogo is looking to control Butcher's arms but Butcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dowiyogo has his back to the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to stall but Butcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dowiyogo up against the cage.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Butcher moves away
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dowiyogo moves into the clinch.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher slowing the pace effectively.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Butcher avoiding damage.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher avoiding damage.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Butcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Dowiyogo avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo dodges an elbow strike from Butcher.
Butcher avoiding damage. #T2#
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage as Butcher throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher lands a nice elbow.
Dowiyogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Butcher is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher avoiding damage. #T3#
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butcher receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dowiyogo looking to stall.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Dowiyogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher lands an elbow that stopped Dowiyogo in his tracks for a moment.
Butcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher lands a two punch combo.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Dowiyogo misses.
Butcher cracks Dowiyogo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Butcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowiyogo misses with a body kick.
Butcher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Butcher counters with a nice right hand that sends Dowiyogo toppling to the canvas! Dowiyogo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Butcher finish him?!#ROC2#
Dowiyogo is rocked!#CUT2#
Grover Dowiyogo's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Butcher.
Dowiyogo closes the distance but Butcher moves to the side #KD2#
and Butcher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dowiyogo! Butcher lets Dowiyogo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dowiyogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butcher throws a pinpoint strike between Dowiyogo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dowiyogo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Butcher scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

Event: Trash Fights 16(205 structure)
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Dux misses with a hook.
Butcher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Dux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Butcher tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Butcher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Butcher crumples to the floor! Dux milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Trash Fights 12(205 structure)
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Noel dives in and grabs Butcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butcher pushes down on Noel's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Noel gets the takedown into side control.
Butcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Butcher wants to control but Noel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher is trying to improve his position.
Noel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Butcher is avoiding damage well.
Noel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Noel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Noel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Noel working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Noel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Noel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Noel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Butcher is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Noel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Butcher can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Noel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butcher is trying to improve his position.
Butcher is trying to control Noel's posture but Noel avoids it. #T2#
Butcher is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Noel is trying to get an arm triangle but Butcher is defending well.
Butcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Noel works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Butcher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Butcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Butcher tries to hold on but Noel postures up.
Noel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Noel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noel on the ground.
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!
Noel with the ground and pound from mount.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Butcher wants to hold on but Noel pushes him away.
Noel cracks Butcher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound.
Butcher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Butcher taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Noel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Butcher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Noel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Noel is trying to get an arm triangle but Butcher is defending well.
Noel landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Butcher is rocked!#SUB2#
Noel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Butcher is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Noel tries for a kimura but Butcher is defending well.
Butcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Noel lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Noel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Noel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Butcher tries to buck Noel off but Noel is having none of it.#SUB2#
Noel is trying to get an arm triangle but Butcher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noel feints the counter takedown.
Noel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noel. #TD2#
Noel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Butcher is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Noel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noel is putting a hurting on Butcher here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Noel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Butcher tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Noel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Noel's guard! Nice work there by Butcher! #SUB2#
Noel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Noel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butcher defends well.
Noel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher pushes down on Noel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Noel looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Butcher seems content to control.
Butcher trying to mount his opponent but Noel defends it. #SUB2#
Noel actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Noel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Noel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Noel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butcher is trying to control. Noel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butcher content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Noel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butcher pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Noel won't allow Butcher to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Noel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Noel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Noel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Noel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Noel looking for subs from the bottom but Butcher mounts him!
Butcher content just to control the position here. #T4#
Noel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noel is squirming around, avoiding Butcher's attempts to control the action.
Noel working to try and regain half guard.
Butcher controlling the position easily from mount.
Noel is desperately trying to improve his position but Butcher has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chubby Noel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chubby Noel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Noel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butcher.
Butcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butcher sprawls well. Butcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noel gets slowly back to his feet.
Butcher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noel just manages to avoid it.
Noel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Noel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Noel should have avoided that one. #T1##CL2#
Noel has managed to clinch.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Noel blocks it.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher trying to control the position but instead, Noel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butcher into the cage.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel with a knee to the head.
Noel can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel lands a hook that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Noel lands with a left to the head.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Noel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noel avoids it.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butcher working Noel over with knees to the body.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher tries to stall but Noel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Chubby Noel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Butcher throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.#T4#
Noel lands an elbow just above Butcher 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Butcher has been cut.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Noel is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chubby Noel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noel 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chubby Noel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chubby Noel made sure he mentioned Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Silly misses with a left hand
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Silly takes one to the side of the head.
Silly is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.
Silly looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Butcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Silly walks into a stiff left hand from Butcher.
Silly throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silly cracks a nice hook into Butcher's ribs.
Silly misses with a hook.
Butcher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silly is able to avoid easily.
Silly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silly swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silly's knee momentarily.
Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silly throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Silly misses the target.
Silly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Butcher finds it's target.#T1#
Butcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Butcher moves out of range as Silly strikes.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Silly avoided it.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Silly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Butcher has knocked Silly down with a huge combo! Butcher steps away and waves a wobbly Silly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Silly is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Silly lands.
Some wild striking there from Silly.
Silly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silly is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Silly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Silly seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher scores with a jab.#T2#
Silly lunges at Butcher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butcher's hand.
Silly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Silly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silly misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Butcher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher avoids the body shot from Silly.
Butcher cracks a nice hook into Silly's ribs.
Silly connects with a jab.
Silly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butcher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silly misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Slapped Silly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Silly wants to clinch up but Butcher keeps it at a distance.
Silly misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
Silly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher is looking to counter punch.
Silly throws a hook but Butcher avoids it easily.
Silly misses with a lunging right hand
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Silly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Butcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silly swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Silly misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Butcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butcher scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silly misses with a hook.
Silly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Silly looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Butcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Butcher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Butcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silly misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Silly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Butcher fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silly to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silly looks to clinch but Butcher throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silly taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Butcher waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Trash Fights 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Calchesi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Calchesi fails with the takedown
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Calchesi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Butcher dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Butcher thanked KnockOut for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018

#R1#
Julij slips under a jab from Butcher.
Julij moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Adam Julij has been cut.
Julij fails in his attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Julij has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Butcher is looking to slow Julij down with leg kicks.
Julij takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butcher.
Julij tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Julij takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Adam Julij's cut even more.
Julij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Butcher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julij wants to clinch up but Butcher keeps it at a distance.
Julij wants to clinch
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Julij walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Julij tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
The cut above Adam Julij's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Julij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Butcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Julij closes the distance but Butcher moves to the side #KD#
and Butcher counters with a nice right hand that sends Julij toppling to the canvas! Julij scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Butcher finish him?!#ROC#
Julij is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julij is aggressively charging in as Butcher backs up avoiding any damage. Butcher tosses out a jab and Julij runs right into it face first! Julij is out cold! Butcher dropped down on all fours and is barking in Julij's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KnockOut, into his post fight interview.

Event: EFC Irvin vs Maturov
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Butcher enables Davis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butcher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Butcher holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher is trying to hold Davis in close to prevent damage but Davis has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Davis is looking to advance position but Butcher won't allow it.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Butcher wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Butcher won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Butcher trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Butcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Davis working Butcher over with strikes here.
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Butcher just holding on.
Davis scoring with strikes but Butcher is staying in there.
Butcher tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Davis working for a submission but Butcher is keeping him at bay.
Davis tries to push Butcher's head away but Butcher is holding on tight.
Butcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Davis wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Butcher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Butcher is trying to escape the mount.
Davis dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Butcher is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
Davis 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.
Davis avoids the attempt from Butcher to control.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Davis with good strikes from the mount here!
Davis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Butcher is out cold! Davis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Davis!
Our winner, Hector Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Rockwell
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Butcher.
Fredrick darts in looking for a takedown but Butcher gets double underhooks and turns Fredrick into the cage.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Fredrick manages to avoid it.
Fredrick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Butcher misses. #TD2#
Fredrick feints and as Butcher raises his hands in defense, Fredrick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredrick won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Fredrick content to stall in guard here.
Butcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Fredrick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butcher moves into full mount! Fredrick won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrick is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Butcher avoids the attempt from Fredrick to control.
Fredrick regains half guard.#SUB2#
Fredrick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fredrick is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Fredrick actively working from the bottom here.
Fredrick is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Butcher moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fredrick.
Fredrick tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Fredrick struggling a bit here.
Fredrick is trying to improve his position.
Fredrick wants to get back to his feet.
Fredrick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fredrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fredrick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredrick working the head and body with strikes.
Fredrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Fredrick has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Butcher defend it? Fredrick steps over the head and cranks it - Butcher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fredrick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Fredrick!
Ronald Fredrick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Butcher. That snapped Mengestu's head back.
Butcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mengestu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mengestu tries to move into range but Butcher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mengestu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mengestu looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher moves out of range as Mengestu strikes.
Mengestu throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Mengestu.
Butcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mengestu.#T1#
Mengestu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mengestu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mengestu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butcher throws a jab when Mengestu was well out of range.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mengestu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mengestu connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Mengestu.
Mengestu throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Mengestu blocks a low kick nicely.
Mengestu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher defending well as Mengestu loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu misses with a low kick as Butcher jumps back.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Mengestu.
Mengestu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Mengestu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butcher's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mengestu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mengestu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mengestu misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Butcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Mengestu.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher misses with a hook. Mengestu ducked under it nicely.
Mengestu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butcher tries a quick counter leg kick but Mengestu is wise to it.
Good leg kick by Mengestu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mengestu takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mengestu. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mengestu throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mengestu throws a leg kick but Butcher checks it.
Butcher tries to score with a low kick but Mengestu moves his leg out of the way.
Mengestu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher tries to clinch but Mengestu moves out of range.
Butcher is looking to chop away at Mengestu's legs.
Mengestu slips under a jab from Butcher.#T4#
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Mengestu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Mengestu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mengestu scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Butcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mengestu defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mengestu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Mengestu moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mengestu misses the target.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mengestu to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mengestu throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Mengestu avoids nicely.
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengestu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Butcher looks for the body kick but Mengestu saw that one coming.
Tafari Mengestu is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher tries to clinch there but Mengestu circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mengestu, as that shot connected.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Mengestu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Mengestu misses with a body punch
and Mengestu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Mengestu ducks down to avoid it.
Mengestu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Mengestu misses.
Butcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Mengestu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mengestu!
Mengestu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
An attempted straight right counter from Mengestu misses the target.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mengestu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher takes a swing at Mengestu's ribcage but misses.
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Mengestu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Mengestu slips under a jab.
Mengestu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mengestu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butcher.
Butcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mengestu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Mengestu.#T2#
Mengestu misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu lands a head shot.
Butcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mengestu misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Mengestu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mengestu slips under a jab from Butcher.
Mengestu scores with a hook.
Butcher throws a body punch but Mengestu moves out of range.
Mengestu misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mengestu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mengestu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mengestu.
Mengestu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mengestu.
Butcher takes one on the button.
Mengestu misses with a looping left.
Mengestu misses with a low kick.
Mengestu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mengestu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mengestu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Mengestu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mengestu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.#T4#
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Mengestu's head but Mengestu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mengestu lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mengestu lands a jab to the nose.
Butcher throws a head kick but Mengestu moves out of range.
Mengestu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Mengestu tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Mengestu lands with a cross.
Mengestu looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mengestu slips a straight right by Butcher.
Mengestu misses with a hook.
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mengestu can pounce on him.
Mengestu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Mengestu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
A little feinted left hand from Mengestu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mengestu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mengestu.
Butcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mengestu checks a leg kick.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Mengestu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher lands a jab to the nose.
Mengestu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butcher momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mengestu throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily. #T1#
Mengestu dips to his left and cracks Butcher with an uppercut!
Butcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mengestu jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mengestu slips under a jab.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mengestu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Butcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mengestu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butcher is able to avoid easily.
Mengestu thumps Butcher with a low kick.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Butcher just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMengestu.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mengestu connects with the punch.#T2#
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher jabs Mengestu right on the nose. Mengestu blinks but takes it well.
Mengestu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mengestu throws a solid leg kick but Butcher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mengestu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mengestu.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mengestu.
Mengestu ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher 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.
Mengestu ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Mengestu misses with a wild body shot.
Mengestu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Mengestu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mengestu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Mengestu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mengestu.
Mengestu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mengestu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mengestu.
Mengestu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mengestu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mengestu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mengestu checks a leg kick.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mengestu jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mengestu scores with a hook.#T4#
Butcher moves out of range as Mengestu strikes.
Butcher misses the jab.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butcher misses with a hook. Mengestu ducked under it nicely.
Mengestu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butcher lands with a kick to the temple. Mengestu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Mengestu's head but Mengestu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher misses with a hook. Mengestu ducked under it nicely.
Mengestu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Butcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mengestu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mengestu.
Mengestu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Mengestu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tafari Mengestu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mengestu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Nation darts in trying to clinch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Nation is rocked!
Butcher moves in close and cracks Nation with a massive right hand! Nation, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Butcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Butcher slips a jab from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Butcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wagner. Wagner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butcher thinking.
Butcher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wagner counters with a nice body shot.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wagner to score with a decent uppercut.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Micke Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Butcher checks it.
Wagner connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Butcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wagner lands a body shot.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butcher throws out the jab.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Butcher slips under a jab.
Wagner lands a jab to the nose.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Wagner misses with a looping right.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Butcher. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a straight left. #T2#
Wagner catches Butcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Wagner - just one landing.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher slips under a jab.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Wagner misses with a hook #CL#
and Butcher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wagner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Butcher has Wagner pressed against the cage, preventing Wagner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Butcher - just one landing.
Butcher misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Wagner misses
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Butcher moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wagner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wagner.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Wagner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner can't break the clinch. #T4#
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Butcher avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Butcher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wagner's face.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Wagner gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the cage.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage. #BC2#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Butcher is looking to slow Wagner down with leg kicks.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
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 Billy Butcher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butcher.
Wagner scores with a hook.
Butcher lands a jab to the head.
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Butcher scores with a hook.
Butcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wagner there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Wagner avoided it.
Butcher is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Butcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagner misses the body punch
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Butcher moves out of range.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Butcher checks it.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner throws out a leg kick but Butcher moves out of range and Wagner only half commits.
Butcher is looking to counter punch.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butcher scores with a nice strike.
Butcher takes one to the chin there.
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butcher cracks Wagner with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Wagner misses
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Wagner is rocked!
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Butcher lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Butcher rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Wagner seems to have recovered his senses.
Wagner wants to break free but Butcher has control.
Wagner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner is looking for a takedown.
Butcher lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Wagner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Butcher.
Butcher stalling.
Butcher is looking to control Wagner's arms but Wagner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wagner avoids it.#BC2#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Butcher's shoulder, as Butcher tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner lands with a right hand. #T4#
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Butcher moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butcher's head.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butcher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wagner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagner misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Wagner.
Butcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Billy Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Wagner throws a hook but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher is looking to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch.
Wagner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Butcher misses.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner cracks Butcher with an open hand slap.#T1#
Wagner connects with a looping right hand.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher slips under a jab from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice head shot.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butcher.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Butcher.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butcher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Billy Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Butcher throws a right hand that Wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagner also avoids with ease.
Butcher throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Butcher finds it's target.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Butcher's shoulder, as Butcher tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Butcher tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Butcher moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner misses with a right hand
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Butcher loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wagner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Micke Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher is looking to slow Wagner down with leg kicks.
Wagner throws a head kick but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher with a jab.
Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butcher on the side of the head.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butcher checks a low kick from Wagner.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butcher 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Jab from Butcher.
Sclounce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
Butcher cracks Sclounce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Butcher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sclounce to stand back up!#ROC2#
Sclounce is rocked!
Butcher lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sclounce tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 3
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blofeld counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good shot there by Blofeld.
Butcher ducks right into an uppercut from Blofeld.
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
Blofeld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Blofeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blofeld.
Butcher wants to clinch
and Blofeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Butcher misses with a jab to the body
and Blofeld counters with a straight right hand.
Blofeld moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Blofeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blofeld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher misses with a combination
and Blofeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Blofeld.
Blofeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Butcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Blofeld.#T2#
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blofeld.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blofeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blofeld swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Blofeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Butcher thows a leg kick but Blofeld checks it
letting Blofeld counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Blofeld letting Butcher take a breather here.
Blofeld takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernst Stavro Blofeld has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blofeld managing to block the knees to the body from Butcher.
Blofeld misses with the head strike.
Blofeld lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blofeld doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Blofeld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blofeld manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blofeld misses with some punches.
Blofeld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blofeld being controlled against the cage.
Blofeld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blofeld makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blofeld fails to land.
Blofeld tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Blofeld lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Butcher.
Butcher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blofeld misses with some punches.
Blofeld lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blofeld lands a right hand.
Blofeld misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blofeld takes an elbow to the temple.
Blofeld lands a right hand.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blofeld will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butcher up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blofeld.
A head punch on the inside from Blofeld fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernst Stavro Blofeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blofeld tries to land a leg kick but Butcher saw it coming and moves away.
Blofeld slips a jab from Butcher.
A good leg kick by Blofeld.
Blofeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blofeld throws a poor cross that misses
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blofeld.
Butcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Blofeld.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blofelds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Blofeld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butcher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blofeld. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Blofeld looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Blofeld slips under a jab from Butcher.
Blofeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Butcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blofeld in his tracks.
Butcher tries to clinch but Blofeld moves away
and Blofeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Butcher.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Blofeld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Blofeld counters with a nice uppercut.
Butcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blofeld with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blofeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Blofeld throwing a counter right hand but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blofeld swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher tries to clinch but Blofeld is having none of it.
A big left from Blofeld misses.
Blofeld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but Blofeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Blofeld.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Blofeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher misses with a left hand
letting Blofeld counter with a right hand. #T3#
A big right from Butcher misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Blofeld misses the target.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blofeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Blofeld.
Jab, jab by Blofeld - just one landing.
Butcher misses with a shot to the body
and Blofeld counters with a three punch combo that has Butcher backing up. Butcher nods at Blofeld to acknowledge the strikes.
Blofeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher slips a jab from Blofeld.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Blofeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butcher scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Blofeld's shoulder, as Blofeld tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Good work by Blofeld as he checks the leg kick.
Blofeld checks a low kick from Butcher.
Butcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blofeld throws a poor cross that misses
and Butcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Blofeld. Beautiful body shot.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Blofeld moved out of range nicely.
Butcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blofeld counters with a straight right hand.
Blofeld connects with a leg kick. Butcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Butcher cracks Blofeld with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blofeld slips a jab from Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernst Stavro Blofeld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernst Stavro Blofeld's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Blofeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blofeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Butcher.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Blofeld makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butcher punishes Blofeld's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Blofeld.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Butcher is looking to control Blofeld's arms but Blofeld gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blofeld.
A right handed body shot lands from Blofeld.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Blofeld avoids the damage to the body.
Blofeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blofeld misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Butcher.
Blofeld lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Blofeld blocks with his arms. #T2#
Blofeld has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Blofeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blofeld throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blofeld is keeping busy.
Blofeld avoids the elbow strike from Butcher, against the cage.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blofeld.
Blofeld misses with some punches.
Blofeld swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blofeld avoids a wild elbow strike from Butcher.
Butcher is trying to stall.
Blofeld throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher. #T3#
Butcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Blofeld swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Blofeld misses with some punches.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Blofeld blocks the elbow strike.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blofeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blofeld lands a right hand.
Blofeld working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blofeld.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Blofeld.
Blofeld takes an elbow to the forehead.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blofeld trying to stall but Butcher improves his position.
Blofeld has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Blofeld avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Butcher.
Well Blofeld 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Butcher.
Pereira scores with a hook to the body. Butcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pereira lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Pereira throws a low kick but Butcher moves out of range easily.
Pereira's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pereira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pereira connects with an inside leg kick.
Pereira misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Pereira takes the fight into the clinch.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Knees in the clinch landing for Butcher. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Pereira pulls guard.
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butcher preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Butcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butcher has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.#T2#
Butcher is stalling in the full guard.
Butcher postures up.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.#T3#
Butcher slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Butcher sees coming a mile off.
Butcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Butcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pereira.#CL#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Pereira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Butcher's torso.#CL2#
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Pereira lands with a right to the head.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Pereira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pereira moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira looks to land a combination. Butcher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pereira slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Butcher.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pereira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereira throws a low kick but Butcher moves out of range easily. #T1#
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butcher tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira with the counter takedown but Butcher avoids it easily.
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses.
Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Pereira pushes him off.#CL2#
Pereira has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pereira is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pereira works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Pereira wants to break free but Butcher has control.
Butcher with a knee to the head.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pereira blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pereira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pereira avoids it.
Pereira is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Butcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pereira's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pereira as Butcher tries to tie him up.
Butcher trying to stall but Pereira improves his position.
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira is working Butcher over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Pereira misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira catches Butcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pereira throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Pereira's front leg but catches the back leg as Pereira tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Butcher.
Pereira cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Pereira manages to break the clinch.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butcher if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira with a hook.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Butcher misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Pereira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pereira is working Butcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Pereira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Butcher pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Pereira sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Butcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pereira's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Butcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butcher has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira is trying to control the position but Butcher postures up.
Pereira is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira is trying to control the position but Butcher postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira seems keen to control Butcher's posture.#T3#
Butcher won't allow Pereira to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Butcher holding on.
Butcher is looking for a sweep.
Pereira landing strikes.
Pereira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Pereira trying to control the action but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Pereira just content to control the position.
Brian Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Check out the look on Pereira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Check out the look on Pereira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Pereira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pereira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Butcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Pereira!
A very excited looking Brian Pereira 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: MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Butcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Conrad should have avoided that one.
Conrad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conrad throws out the jab.
Butcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conrad. Conrad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Conrad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Conrad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Butcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Conrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Conrad lands with a right to the head.
Conrad taking a breather.
Butcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Conrad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Conrad lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Conrad doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Conrad pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Butcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conrad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butcher has managed to get both his arms back between Conrad's legs - danger averted.
Conrad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
Butcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Conrad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conrad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Conrad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butcher defends well.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Conrad trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Conrad drops back looking for a leg! Butcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butcher manages to kick Conrad off! Conrad jumps back into Butcher's guard.
Conrad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Butcher controlling Conrad's posture.
Conrad wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Conrad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Butcher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Conrad puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Butcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conrad is working away from the top position though.
Butcher is staying active underneath Conrad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conrad is really struggling to control Butcher but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Butcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Conrad.
Butcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in half guard, Conrad seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conrad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conrad moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Bilabong Conrad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conrad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conrad tries to counter with a takedown but Butcher is quick to defend against it.
Conrad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Conrad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conrad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Conrad ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Conrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conrad throws out the jab.
Conrad lands a head kick!
Conrad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butcher connects with a knee to the head.
Butcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conrad is defending well for now.
Conrad is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Butcher dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Conrad blocks it with crossed arms.
Conrad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Conrad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Conrad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conrad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conrad lands a nice uppercut.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Conrad as the two fighters clinch.
Conrad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conrad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Conrad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conrad.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Conrad avoiding damage as Butcher throws knees to the body.
Butcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conrad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conrad working aggressively here.
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conrad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conrad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conrad gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher has Conrad pressed against the cage. #T3#
Conrad presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.
Conrad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher is looking to control Conrad's arms but Conrad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Butcher looking to stall.
Conrad tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Conrad back against the cage.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Conrad blocks it.
Bilabong Conrad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conrad lands with a right to the head.
Conrad lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher stalling in the clinch but Conrad improves position.
Conrad misses with the head strike. #T4#
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conrad avoids it.
Conrad lands with a short shot to the head.
Conrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Butcher walks away with a smile on his face. Conrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher wants to clinch up but Conrad keeps it at a distance.
Conrad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conrad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conrad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conrad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conrad with a jab.
Butcher tries to move into range but Conrad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Conrad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conrad punishes Butcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Butcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilabong Conrad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Conrad throws a big shot that misses.
Conrad throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conrad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conrad connects with a high kick.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Conrad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butcher sprawls and moves away.
Butcher moves away from the strike by Conrad. #TD#
Conrad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Butcher was covering up waiting for the punch and Conrad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Conrad trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Butcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Conrad tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher 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#
Conrad is trying to get back to full guard.
Conrad is refusing to be controlled, as Butcher sits in half guard.
Conrad is trying to maintain the position but Butcher is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Conrad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conrad.
Butcher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conrad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Butcher puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Butcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Butcher is trying to control. Conrad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Conrad wants to get back to full guard.
Butcher wants to control but Conrad is keeping him busy.
Conrad wants to improve his position but Butcher is controlling well. #SUB#
Conrad actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Conrad thuds his right hand into Butcher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Conrad loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
Bilabong Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Good shot there by Butcher.#T4##CL#
Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher is trying to stall.
Conrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher is looking to control Conrad's arms but Conrad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Conrad stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Conrad.
Conrad misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conrad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conrad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bilabong Conrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conrad 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bilabong Conrad!
A very excited looking Bilabong Conrad 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: MMMA Fright Night 3 HH rd 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Butcher moves away from the strike by Skif.
Skif stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.
Skif moves in looking to clinch but Butcher pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Skif.
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skif throws a wild body kick that Butcher sees coming a mile off.
Skif misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Skif lets loose with a powerful body kick. Butcher will feel that in the morning.#KD#
Skif lands a big head kick that sends Butcher tumbling to the mat! Skif takes a step backwards and waves Butcher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skif slips a straight right by Butcher.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skif manages to avoid it.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skif throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Skif lands a big right hand that sends Butcher crashing to the mat! Skif stays standing though and waves Butcher back to his feet!#ROC#
Butcher is rocked!
Skif pounces like a tiger and cracks Butcher with a vicious hook! Butcher is down but not out! Skif follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Attila Skif!
After winning the bout, Attila Skif thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Bezoink throws a nice looking combination but Butcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezoink.
Butcher scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bezoink.
Butcher misses with a hook. Bezoink ducked under it nicely.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
A swing and a miss from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
As Butcher backs away, Bezoink returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink.
Butcher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Butcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bezoink makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezoink avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bezoink throws a lazy head kick
and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bezoink seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Donk. Butcher catches Bezoink right on the button with a cross.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Bezoink's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Butcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bezoink counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezoink fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bezoink lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Butcher tries a quick counter leg kick but Bezoink is wise to it.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink misses with a straight right.
Butcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Bezoink lands.
Bezoink throws a wild body kick that Butcher sees coming a mile off.
Bezoink jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezoink.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Bezoink ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Butcher misses.
As Butcher looks to move away, Bezoink throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Butcher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bezoink connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Bezoink slips under a jab.
Bezoink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Bezoink cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher cracks Bezoink with a good jab.
Bezoink misses with a wild combination.
Bezoink throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bezoink scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Butcher scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink jabs Butcher right on the nose. Butcher blinks but takes it well.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezoink swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bezoink swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bezoink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Bezoink throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Bezoink misses with a double jab
and Bezoink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bezoink sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bezoink staying out of range there.
Bezoink misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Bezoink does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezoink lands with a slapping head kick.
Bezoink misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bezoink. Bezoink circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Butcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezoink swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Bezoink throws a good cross that connects.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Butcher might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bezoink has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Butcher dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
A low kick from Butcher misses
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bezoink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Butcher sizes up Bezoink with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Bezoink finds it's target.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Butcher duly obliges.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut.
Butcher tries to counter with a clinch but Bezoink shakes him off and moves away.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Butcher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a leg kick but Bezoink saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Bezoink steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher slips a straight right by Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher lands a nice hook to Bezoink's body. Bezoink takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Bezoink throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezoink.
Butcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bezoink. Bezoink circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Bezoink there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Butcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ernie Bezoink is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Bezoink misses
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
and Bezoink counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bezoink!
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Butcher, right into the meat.
Bezoink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Bezoink saw that one coming.
Butcher moves out of range as Bezoink strikes.
Butcher flicks out a counter leg kick but Bezoink steps away.
Bezoink lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Bezoink just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Butcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
Butcher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bezoink staying out of range there.
Bezoink lands with a hook. Butcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Butcher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezoink.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Butcher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Butcher misses with a hook.#T1#
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Bezoink getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Bezoink uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butcher has time to react.
Bezoink throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bezoink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Butcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bezoink takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Bezoink coming out on top.
A jab from Bezoink misses.
Butcher lands a head kick. Bezoink smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Butcher misses with a straight right. #T2#
Bezoink misses with a combination
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bezoink with a hook.
Nice cross by Bezoink.
Bezoink feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Butcher lands with a good body shot.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Butcher.
Bezoink lands a two punch combo.
Butcher tries to clinch but Bezoink is having none of it.
Bezoink throws a combination. Butcher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Bezoink counters with a series of strikes. Butcher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bezoink keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Bezoink avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Bezoink misses with a straight left.
Butcher unleashes a big counter combination but Bezoink bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Bezoink cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Butcher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Butcher throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range. #CL2#
Butcher rushes Bezoink and presses him up against the cage.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Bezoink avoids the damage to the body.
Ernie Bezoink is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC#
Bezoink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher throws the left hand but Bezoink avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Bezoink counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezoink lets loose with a powerful body kick. Butcher will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Bezoink.
Bezoink scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher slips under a jab.

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

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

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

Event: MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Butcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biggs in his tracks.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biggs.
Butcher throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Biggs does it's job there.#T1#
Biggs wants to slow Butcher down by chopping away at his legs.
Biggs misses with a combination
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Butcher lands a really nice looking cross but Biggs seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Biggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butcher.
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Biggs.
A slow jab from Biggs misses its intended target.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Butcher avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Biggs blocks the low kick.#T2#
Biggs tries to bum rush Butcher with a series of wild strikes but Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Biggs misses.
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!
Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggs blocks a jab.
Butcher thumps Biggs with a low kick.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher thuds a left hand into Biggs's body.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.#T3#
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biggs slips under a jab.
Butcher motions for Biggs to come forward. Butcher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Butcher throws a series of punches but Biggs avoids them all with ease.
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butcher tries to bum rush Biggs with a series of wild strikes but Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Biggs avoids it with no problem.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Biggs stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
As Butcher looks to move away, Biggs throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Biggs throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Biggs lands a two punch combo.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Butcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
Butcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher misses with a right hand
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
That's time! Biggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Butcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Biggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Butcher looks to move away, Biggs throws a big counter combo but Butcher just gets out of the way.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Biggs. Biggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs lands a jab to the nose.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Biggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butcher finds it's way round the side to connect with Biggs's head.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher cracks Biggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butcher cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Justin Biggs's cut is getting worse.
Biggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biggs scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Biggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Biggs.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Biggs defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Biggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Biggs moved out of range nicely.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Biggs avoids nicely.
Biggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.#T3#
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggs throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biggs.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Butcher moves away from the strike by Biggs.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Biggs counters with a good low kick that Butcher was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Biggs.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggs staying out of range there.
Biggs looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggs on the side of the head. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
A big left from Butcher misses.
It looked like Biggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Butcher was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butcher throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butcher throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggs.
Biggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butcher eats them both and turns towards Biggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
Biggs misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Biggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Biggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggs manages to avoid it.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Butcher misses the jab.
Biggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggs scores with a nice right hand.
Biggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Biggs avoids it with no problem.
Butcher throws a head kick that half lands.
Biggs clobbers Butcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Biggs connects with a jab.#T1#
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs misses with the combination.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Butcher misses with a hook. Biggs ducked under it nicely.
Biggs misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Butcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Butcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Biggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Biggs scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs motions for Butcher to come forward. Biggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggs.#T3#
Butcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Biggs misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Biggs does no damage.
Butcher cracks Biggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
A jab from Biggs misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biggs missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs stalks Butcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butcher's face. Butcher staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Biggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biggs back to the cage. Butcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Biggs is rocked!#CUT2#
Justin Biggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biggs throws a right hand that misses
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggs gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Butcher gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Biggs is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MADNESS Fight League v1
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butcher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hayha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayha darts in trying to clinch
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Hayha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayha is looking to clinch.
Hayha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayha with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it. #CL2#
Hayha rushes Butcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hayha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayha pushes off an throws an elbow but Butcher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Hayha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hayha misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher slowing the pace effectively.
Hayha misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Hayha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Hayha scores with a shot to the side of Butcher's head.
A short right from Hayha. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayha avoids it.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Hayha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Hayha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Hayha.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Hayha controls the action.
Hayha misses with some punches. #T3#
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Hayha managing to block the knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayha avoids it.
Hayha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Simo Hayha has been cut.
Hayha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayha avoids the elbow strike from Butcher, against the cage.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayha lands with a right to the head.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hayha working aggressively here.
Butcher misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hayha lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayha.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Hayha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Butcher gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hayha swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Hayha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Hayha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayha.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hayha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hayha checks a leg kick.
Hayha throws out a counter right but Butcher avoids it with no problem.
Hayha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayha slips a jab from Butcher.
Hayha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Hayha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hayha! But no joy.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hayha throws a low kick but Butcher moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Butcher misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Hayha. #T1#
Butcher stalling in the clinch.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayha avoiding damage as Butcher throws knees to the body.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike from Hayha.
Hayha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms.
Hayha misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Hayha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simo Hayha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayha misses with a punch to the body.
Hayha misses with some punches.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms.
Butcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hayha up against the cage.
Hayha misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher taking a breather. #T3#
A short left from Hayha.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Hayha, against the cage.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms.
Butcher blocks the elbow strike.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayha avoids it.
Hayha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hayha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayha swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayha misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Hayha pushes Butcher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hayha gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayha misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher crunches a lovely knee into Hayha's ribcage.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Hayha presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hayha works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Butcher avoiding damage.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Hayha.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hayha's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Hayha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Hayha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Butcher lands an overhand right.
Hayha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Hayha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butcher.
Hayha moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher misses with a hook. Hayha ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Hayha tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Hayha takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
That has opened up Simo Hayha's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Butcher clinches with his opponent.
Butcher is looking to control Hayha's arms but Hayha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Hayha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Butcher blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hayha misses with some punches.
Hayha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Butcher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hayha can turn it around.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hayha blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayha has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher blocks the elbow strike.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher takes a shot to the head.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Butcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayha is defending well for now.#T2#
Hayha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayha struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Hayha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hayha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Butcher trying to stall but Hayha improves his position.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Hayha, against the cage.
Hayha lands a nice uppercut.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Hayha blocks with his arms. #T3#
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayha misses with an elbow over the top.
Hayha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hayha blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Butcher.
A head punch on the inside from Hayha fails to land.
Hayha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Butcher stalling in the clinch.
Hayha misses with some punches.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hayha misses with the head strike.
Hayha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hayha pushes off an throws an elbow but Butcher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hayha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher dodges an elbow strike from Hayha.
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hayha up against the cage.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Butcher.
I think Hayha 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Hayha!
Simo Hayha 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Butcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Butcher rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Butcher has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Butcher has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Johnson has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Butcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Butcher throws an elbow but misses.
Butcher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butcher is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher. #T2#
Johnson tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson letting Butcher take a breather here.
Butcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks.
Butcher dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Butcher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Johnson tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Butcher misses with an elbow strike.
Butcher lands a nice elbow.
Butcher stalls.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Butcher is stalling here.
Johnson working aggressively here. #KD2#
Butcher drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Butcher gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Johnson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Butcher made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Butcher. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Butcher misses with a right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher connects with a jab.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Butcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Butcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher trying to control the position here.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Butcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Butcher!#REVB#
Silva pulls Butcher in close to his closed guard and prevents Butcher from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Butcher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butcher trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Butcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #T3#
Butcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva looking to control.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butcher walks into a left hand. #T4##TD#
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Butcher's guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher 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.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva cracks Butcher with a solid left hand.
Silva 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.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Richard Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Silva has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Butcher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Butcher to the mat. Butcher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Richard Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butcher trying to control the position here.
Silva is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Butcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Butcher pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher 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.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Silva is working Butcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
Silva throws a strike but Butcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Silva pulls Butcher in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Butcher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots in but Butcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butcher throws a counter combo.
Butcher tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Butcher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Butcher is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow.
Butcher is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Butcher 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.
Silva trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Butcher pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher 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#
Still in half guard, Butcher seems content to control.
Silva trying to hold on to Butcher's head to control him but Butcher postures up.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Butcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Butcher is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is staying active underneath Butcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva gets back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richard Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva pulls Butcher in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Butcher pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Butcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Silva!

Event: DUEL#90 Hay vs Campobello
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Farrelly misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely.
Farrelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farrelly throws a good cross that connects.
Farrelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Farrelly misses.
Farrelly is looking to slow Butcher down with leg kicks.
Farrelly scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one.
Farrelly thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.
Butcher lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Butcher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butcher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Farrelly's shoulder, as Farrelly tries to avoid the shot.
Farrelly is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Farrelly.
Farrelly throws a right hand that misses
and Butcher counters with a good low kick that Farrelly was not able to check.
Butcher lands a leg kick that knocks Farrelly off balance momentarily.
Farrelly misses with a looping left.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farrelly misses the body punch
and Butcher counters with a nice leg kick.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Butcher wants to counter the offense by Farrelly and move into the clinch position.
Farrelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Farrelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Farrelly digs a good hook to Butcher's body. #CL#
Farrelly darts in and clinches Butcher up against the cage.
Farrelly works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Farrelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Farrelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Farrelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farrelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Butcher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrelly.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrelly.
Come on Butcher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Farrelly letting Butcher take a breather here.#T3#
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butcher dodges an elbow strike from Farrelly.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farrelly tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher wants to stall.
Farrelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Farrelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Farrelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farrelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrelly lands with a left to the head.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Farrelly throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Farrelly, against the cage.
Butcher has Farrelly pressed against the cage.
Farrelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Farrelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher throws a hook but Farrelly blocks it.
Butcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Butcher jabs Farrelly right on the nose. Farrelly blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Farrelly misses.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Farrelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Farrelly moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butcher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Butcher slips a jab from Farrelly.
Butcher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butcher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Butcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher checks a low kick from Farrelly.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Farrelly throws a right and a left that Butcher avoids nicely. #T1##CL2#
Butcher forces Farrelly back against the cage and clinches.
Butcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrelly.
Farrelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Farrelly.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Farrelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farrelly misses with some punches.
Farrelly tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Farrelly back against the cage.
Farrelly misses with a punch to the body.
Farrelly tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Seamus Farrelly has been cut.
A body shot lands from Farrelly.
Farrelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Butcher dodges an elbow strike from Farrelly.
Farrelly cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
Farrelly trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher is trying to stall.
Seamus Farrelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Farrelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Farrelly throws an elbow but misses.
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Farrelly lands an elbow inside that Butcher shrugs off.
Farrelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher is stalling here.
Butcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrelly.
Butcher taking a breather. #BC#
Farrelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Farrelly. #T4#
Farrelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farrelly's head.
Farrelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farrelly misses with a straight left.
Farrelly misses with the body kick
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Farrelly throws out a leg kick but Butcher moves out of range and Farrelly only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrelly.
Butcher slips under a jab from Farrelly.#CL#
Farrelly drives through and clinches with Butcher against the cage.
Farrelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Butcher slowing the pace effectively.
Farrelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Farrelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Farrelly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Farrelly throws an off balance right hand
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farrelly's head.
Farrelly misses with a double jab
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Butcher throws the left hand but Farrelly avoids the punch easily.
Farrelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Farrelly avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Farrelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Farrelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrelly.
Farrelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Farrelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Farrelly lands a left hand.
Farrelly scores with a shot to the side of Butcher's head.
A short right from Farrelly on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Farrelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Farrelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher lands an elbow just above Farrelly 's eye.
Farrelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Farrelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Farrelly. #T2#
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrelly.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farrelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Farrelly tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Farrelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Farrelly throws a head punch that misses.
Farrelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Farrelly.
Butcher prevents Farrelly from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Farrelly. #T3#
Farrelly gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Farrelly.
Seamus Farrelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike.
Farrelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farrelly is keeping busy.
Farrelly has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher. #T4#
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Farrelly blocks it.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Farrelly, against the cage.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Farrelly.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Farrelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Farrelly is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Farrelly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Farrelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farrelly 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Farrelly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Seamus Farrelly thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DUEL#86 Reilly vs Johnsson
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Butcher checks a low kick from Dux.
Good shot there by Butcher.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dux.
A combination from Dux does no damage.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Dux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dux misses with a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Dux is looking to land body kicks.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Dux.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem.
Dux scores with a decent looking hook.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Butcher.#T1##CL2#
Butcher drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage.
Dux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dux tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher avoiding damage as Dux throws knees to the body.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike.
Dux is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dux taking a breather. #BC#
Dux breaks from the clinch.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Dux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dux scores with a head kick. Butcher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Dux connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Butcher lands a jab-cross combination.
Dux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butcher 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.
Dux misses with a body shot.
Butcher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Butcher jabs Dux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Butcher checks a leg kick.
Dux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butcher counters with a huge left! Dux is in big trouble! He's backing up but Butcher isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dux from any more damage. A dominating finish by Butcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.

Event: DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Smith misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Butcher to acknowledge the strikes.
Butcher throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Butcher throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Smith.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Smith digs a good hook to Butcher's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.#T1#
Butcher throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Butcher. Smith falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Butcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Butcher waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DFN#4 Bang vs Butcher
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Butcher throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang shoots for a takedown but Butcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Bang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bang 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.
Butcher struggling a bit here.
Butcher is looking for a sweep.
Butcher is still trying to improve position.
Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Butcher defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Butcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Butcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Butcher pushes Bang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Bang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Butcher tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.#SUB#
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well.
Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Butcher holds on to Bang's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well.
Butcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bang off and has taken his back!
Bang tries to break free.
Butcher struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Butcher's guard. Nice work there by Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher controlling the position.
Bang distracts Butcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Bang preventing the sweep.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Butcher looking to control.
Bang cracks Butcher with a solid left hand.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Bang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Bang landing with the ground and pound.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Butcher controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.
Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butcher is pulling down on Bang's head. It's preventing any offense from Bang, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Bang throws an elbow that misses. Butcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Butcher!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Bang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bang has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Bang around his waist. Bang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bang managing to block the knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. 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.
Butcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Butcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Bang misses with a takedown
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Butcher throws a hook but Bang blocks it.#T2#
Butcher throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Butcher misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Bang moved out of range.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bang.
A jab from Butcher finds it's way through Bang's defenses. #T3#
Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Butcher as Bang shoots in.
Bang shoots in but Butcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there.
Butcher is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butcher avoid being mounted?
Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Butcher has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miro Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Butcher trying to control but Bang postures up. #SUB#
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. #SUB#
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Butcher defends the submission attempt.
Butcher trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
Bang tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Butcher misses with a straight right. #CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Butcher slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang tries to pull guard but Butcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bang misses with a knee strike.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Butcher. #T1#
Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Butcher is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butcher down to the mat. Butcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang showed some decent athleticism there.
Butcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bang works over Butcher with some ground and pound from guard.
Butcher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bang is now in half guard. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Bang trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang throwing shots but Butcher is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bang is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura but Butcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bang is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Butcher pushes Bang off looking to stand but Bang dives back in and keeps control.
Butcher is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butcher defends it well. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Butcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bang is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Butcher is defending well. #SUB#
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Butcher is defending well. #SUB#
Bang trying to work for an americana but Butcher has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bang is pushing down on Butcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Bang has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miro Bang!
Miro Bang gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: gc147
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Butcher stuns Saraste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saraste has his takedown stuffed
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Saraste manages to avoid it.
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Saraste throws a combination that misses
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Saraste fails with the takedown
and Saraste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Saraste misses its intended target. #TD2#
Saraste fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butcher to the ground. Saraste is now in Butcher's guard.
Butcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Saraste controlling him for the moment.
Saraste with a flurry of punches that miss.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saraste won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.
Saraste postures up. #T1#
Saraste connects with a couple of short punches.
Saraste is looking to work some ground and pound but Butcher has wrist control.
Butcher is pulling down on Saraste's head to control his posture.
Saraste looking to pass the guard.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher looking to control.
Saraste 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.
Butcher is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Saraste tries to pass.
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Saraste wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butcher trying to control the position.
Saraste has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Saraste tries to pass. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste throwing strikes but missing.
Saraste chips away with some ground and pound.
Saraste lands a couple of digs.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Saraste with a nice head shot there.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there.
Saraste scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saraste preventing the sweep. #T4#
Saraste looking to pass the guard.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound.
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saraste.
Saraste trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saraste preventing the sweep.
Saraste working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Butcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saraste scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Saraste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Saraste'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#
Saraste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Saraste takes one on the button.
Saraste tries to bum rush Butcher with a series of wild strikes but Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saraste loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
Butcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saraste misses with a looping right.
Saraste throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saraste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saraste throws a right and a left that Butcher avoids nicely.
Saraste misses with a double jab
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Butcher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saraste.
Saraste is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billy Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Saraste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Butcher catches Saraste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Saraste shoots and misses
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Saraste is rocked!#CL#
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saraste is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Saraste being controlled against the cage.
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Butcher has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Saraste - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Butcher, and another! Saraste is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: gc144
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Saraste blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Saraste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Butcher misses.
Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saraste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher swinging wildly here.
Saraste misses with a shot to the body
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Butcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saraste on the side of the head.
Saraste connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saraste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saraste shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butcher as he jumps to the side.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Saraste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saraste lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Saraste instigates a clinch. #T1#
Saraste tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Saraste is working Butcher over against the cage.
Butcher has Saraste pressed against the cage.
Saraste throws a head punch that misses.
Saraste goes for a takedown attempt but Butcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Saraste.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Saraste misses with a double jab.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saraste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saraste throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Saraste misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraste works over Butcher's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraste. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Butcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saraste shoots for a double leg takedown but Butcher sprawls well. He's pushed Saraste's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Saraste manages to avoid it.
Saraste has his takedown stuffed
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
Saraste shoots in but no luck this time.
Saraste throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saraste's head.#CUT#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butcher tries to bum rush Saraste with a series of wild strikes but Saraste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saraste throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher. #T3#
Saraste blocks a jab.
Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saraste misses with an uppercut.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Saraste avoided it.
Butcher slips a straight right by Saraste.
And Butcher counters with a quick kick to the body but Saraste blocks it.
Saraste misses the jab.
Saraste throws a series of punches but Butcher avoids them all with ease.
Butcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saraste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Saraste gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Saraste tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Butcher is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Saraste buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Saraste!! Saraste is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Butcher throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Butcher waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: gc141
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##TD#
Saraste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Saraste wants to pass to mount but Butcher is defending the position.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste prevents Butcher from improving his position.
Saraste is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saraste 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.
Butcher wants to control but Saraste is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saraste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saraste is working away from the top position though.
Saraste not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste prevents Butcher from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraste wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Saraste in his half guard.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraste. #T1#
Saraste prevents Butcher from improving his position.
Saraste not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saraste scores with a couple of nice shots.
Butcher trying to hold on to Saraste's head to control him but Saraste postures up.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Butcher keeps trying to improve his position.
Butcher is still trying to improve position.
Saraste sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butcher defending well though.
Butcher trying to hold on to Saraste's head to control him but Saraste postures up. #SUB#
Saraste is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saraste thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head. #T2#
Saraste performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saraste is keen to just control but Butcher is a slippery customer.
Butcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saraste throwing strikes but missing.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Butcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Butcher wants to control from the top but Saraste keeps moving.
Butcher is fighting to break Saraste's control of his arms but Saraste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Saraste looking for a guillotine here but Butcher defends easily.
Saraste is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butcher trying to control but Saraste is working from the bottom.
Saraste trying to control the position here.
Butcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saraste lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely.
Saraste is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Contenders (Max ID280) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Saraste dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saraste with a hook.#CL#
Saraste has closed the distance and engaged Butcher in a clinch.
Saraste looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butcher. #CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Saraste looking for a takedown.
Saraste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saraste is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Saraste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraste is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saraste misses with the head strike.
Butcher's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Butcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saraste drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saraste shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense.
Butcher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Butcher blocks a jab.
Saraste takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saraste throws an overhand right that lands on Butcher's shoulder, as Butcher tries to avoid the shot.
Butcher jabs Saraste right on the nose. Saraste blinks but takes it well.
Saraste looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butcher is fending him off so far but Saraste persists. Nope, Butcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Butcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Butcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saraste.
Konstantin Saraste is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saraste is defended easily by Butcher.
Butcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Saraste.
Butcher wants to slow Saraste down by chopping away at his legs.
Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Saraste.
Saraste throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saraste swinging wildly here.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Butcher gets caught napping as Saraste dives in and scores a takedown. Butcher manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saraste's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saraste keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butcher's head.
Saraste won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher is pulling down on Saraste's head. It's preventing any offense from Saraste, at least for the moment.#T3#
Saraste wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saraste trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Saraste throws a big elbow that misses.
Saraste working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Saraste might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Saraste from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Konstantin Saraste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butcher is adopting a defensive guard.
Saraste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saraste.
Butcher is trying to keep Saraste in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saraste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saraste looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Butcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Butcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Saraste's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saraste shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saraste misses with a takedown attempt - Butcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saraste.
Butcher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saraste fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Saraste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Saraste there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Saraste. Saraste gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Saraste misses.
Saraste backing away here, and Butcher unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Butcher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saraste misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.#T1#
Good leg kick by Saraste there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saraste throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saraste is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saraste looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saraste fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butcher! But no joy.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saraste takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saraste misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher tries to clinch up.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraste misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraste misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saraste fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Saraste avoids it with no problem.
Saraste is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Butcher's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Butcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Saraste lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saraste fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butcher throws out a counter right but Saraste avoids it with no problem.
Saraste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Saraste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saraste lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saraste trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saraste's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butcher looking to control. #SUB#
Saraste drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saraste jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saraste looking to sit in guard and control but Butcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Saraste keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Saraste is retaining full guard.
Butcher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saraste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saraste keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saraste thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saraste working a defensive guard here.
Saraste will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saraste is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saraste accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saraste is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saraste wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saraste working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.

Event: gc139
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butcher wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Butcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Butcher misses its intended target.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Smith.
Butcher misses with a straight left. #T1#
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Butcher throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Butcher.
Smith throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butcher eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Butcher throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Butcher only half commits.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle, before Butcher throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Butcher lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Billy Butcher!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Butcher thanked KnockOut for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: gc137.5
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Butcher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Butcher.
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butcher throws a big counter combination but Robinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butcher.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Butcher counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Butcher tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Butcher lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Butcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Butcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butcher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Butcher circles away.
It looked like Butcher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Butcher scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Butcher cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Butcher throws a leg kick
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Butcher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butcher sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Butcher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Robinson is on him like a limpet, forcing Butcher back against the cage.
Butcher avoiding damage.
Robinson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Robinson has been cut.#TD2#
Robinson pulls guard successfully.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Butcher controlling him for the moment.
Butcher controlling from the top position.
Butcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson wants to clinch but Butcher slips to the side
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Butcher to the ground. Robinson is now in Butcher's guard.
Butcher is controlling Robinson's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Butcher is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Robinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butcher connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Butcher tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Butcher manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Robinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butcher smiles and moves away.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Butcher.
Butcher throws a lazy uppercut
letting Robinson counter with a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Butcher was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Butcher is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson lands a couple of digs.
Butcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Butcher working a defensive guard but Robinson manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Robinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Who's going to make the next move?
Robinson working away.
Robinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Butcher is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Butcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it. #T3#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butcher keeps working.
Butcher trying to control from the bottom.
Butcher taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Butcher is doing well to control the position and prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Butcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Butcher is hanging on to Robinson's back as he tries to escape.
Butcher controlling the position well here. Robinson rolled but Butcher kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Butcher avoiding Robinson 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Butcher controls the position.
Butcher gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control.
Robinson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Robinson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Robinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Butcher cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Robinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Butcher backs away looking to recover.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butcher throws out the jab.
Robinson shoots in but Butcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Butcher lands a head kick. Robinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Butcher clinches.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Butcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson fails to pull guard. #KD#
Butcher drops Robinson with a big knee straight up the middle! Robinson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Robinson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson dives in and grabs Butcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Butcher pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chris Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butcher closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Robinson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Death Squad 369:Jihad v Heart
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Butcher rushes Axelsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Axelsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axelsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butcher stalling in the clinch but Axelsson improves position.
Butcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Axelsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butcher stalling against the cage.
Axelsson lands an elbow just above Butcher 's eye.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsson fails to land.
Axelsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axelsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Axelsson misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Axelsson misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Axelsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butcher's face.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks with his arms.
Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsson is blocking nicely.
Axelsson avoiding damage as Butcher throws knees to the body.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Axelsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butcher told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Butcher.
Axelsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Axelsson lands with a right to the head.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Axelsson misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Axelsson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson lands an elbow inside.
Axelsson misses with a knee strike.
Axelsson digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelsson.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Axelsson blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
Axelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher stalls.
Butcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Butcher misses with an elbow strike.
Butcher'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.
Axelsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Axelsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsson lands a nice elbow.
Axelsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Butcher wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Axelsson.
Axelsson scores with a knee to the head.
Butcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Axelsson up against the cage.
Axelsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Butcher throws an elbow but misses.
Axelsson misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Axelsson. #T4#
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the head but Butcher blocks with his arms.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Axelsson, against the cage.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson lands an elbow that stopped Butcher in his tracks for a moment.
Axelsson with a knee to the head.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Axelsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Butcher stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsson.
Butcher misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Axelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Axelsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axelsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson looks to clinch
letting Butcher counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Axelsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it.
Butcher stalling in the clinch but Axelsson improves position.
Axelsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms.
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Axelsson is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Axelsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butcher's brow.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Axelsson blocks it. #T1#
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsson gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Butcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Axelsson.
Axelsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Butcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butcher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson looking to throw knees to the head but Butcher is blocking nicely.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butcher backwards. #T2#
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Butcher.
Axelsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Axelsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butcher lands a nice knee to the body.
Butcher has Axelsson pushed against the cage.
Axelsson working Butcher over with knees to the body.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Axelsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Axelsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
A short right from Axelsson on the inside.
Axelsson working Butcher over with knees to the body.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsson letting Butcher take a breather here.
Axelsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butcher blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Axelsson gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the cage.
Axelsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axelsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Axelsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsson landing knees to the body.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Axelsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Butcher takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson scores with a knee to the head.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike.
Axelsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axelsson misses with a knee strike.
Butcher avoids a wild elbow strike from Axelsson.
Butcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Axelsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a nice elbow.
Axelsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Axelsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ansgar Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axelsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butcher avoiding damage.
Axelsson blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Axelsson on the inside.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson lands a knee to the head.
Axelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Axelsson. #ROC#
Butcher is rocked!
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsson finish him?
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsson lands a left hand. #T1#
Axelsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Butcher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Butcher drops to his knees and Axelsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Axelsson!
After the big win, Ansgar Axelsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Death Squad 362:Pablo v Ville
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Laar thumps Butcher with a low kick.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laar lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses. #CL#
Butcher pushes Laar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laar.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.
Butcher is trying to stall.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Laar gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the ropes.#BC2#
Laar manages to break the clinch.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Laar scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Butcher clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Laar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laar lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Laar. Beautiful body shot.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laar throws a low kick, looking for Butcher's leg but Butcher calmly moves out of range.
Laar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laar is looking to slow Butcher down with leg kicks. #CL#
Laar gets tackled into the ropes by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Laar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butcher has him pressed against the ropes.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Butcher has him pressed against the ropes.
Butcher working Laar over with knees to the body.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Laar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Butcher has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Laar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Laar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laar has had enough of the clinch but Butcher keeps him there for the moment.
Butcher tries to stall but Laar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Laar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butcher. That did some damage!#CL#
Butcher clinches with his opponent.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Laar avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Laar blocks with his arms.
Laar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laar looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Butcher. #T3#
Laar tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Butcher controlling the action here for a moment.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laar is keeping busy.
Laar avoids a wild elbow strike from Butcher.
Laar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Laar avoids the damage to the body.
Laar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laar lands an uppercut.
Butcher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling him.
Laar just leaning against Butcher, taking a breather.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Butcher has him pressed against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher. #T4#
Laar lands a body shot.
Butcher trying to control the position but instead, Laar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butcher into the ropes.#BC2#
Laar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Laar tries to get set, Butcher tries to push him back and clinch up but Laar manages to avoid the attempt.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Butcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butcher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laar is out of range and Butcher settles back down.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Laar is just out of range.
Laar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laar connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Laar.
Butcher tries to clinch but Laar moves out of range.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Laar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laar lands with a shot to the body.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laar throws a lazy head kick
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Butcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laar is trying to push Butcher away but Butcher has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Laar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butcher takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Laar.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Laar. #BC2#
Laar breaks from the clinch.
Laar lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laar scoring well with a low kick there.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arvo Laar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Butcher instigates a clinch.
Laar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laar lands a right hand.
Laar lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Laar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Laar connects with a solid leg kick.
Laar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laar.
Butcher checks the leg kick.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Laar avoided it.
We've been informed that Laar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher is looking to clinch but Laar is avoiding it.
Butcher tries to clinch up.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laar blocks it with crossed arms.
Laar dodges an elbow strike from Butcher. #BC2#
Laar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher wants to clinch.
Laar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Butcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Butcher moves out of range of the leg kick from Laar.
Butcher blocks a leg kick.
Laar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butcher at a distance.
Laar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Laar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Butcher clinches up with Laar and pushes him back against the ropes.
Butcher's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laar's efforts to push away.
Laar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher tries to stall but Laar uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Butcher stalling in the clinch but Laar improves position.
Laar tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Butcher has Laar pressed against the ropes, preventing Laar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laar is trying to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Laar is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butcher.
Butcher blocks a body shot from Laar.
Laar tries to break free but Butcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Butcher lands a knee to the head.
Laar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butcher tries to stall but Laar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Laar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laar's efforts to push away.
Butcher looking to throw knees to the head but Laar is blocking nicely.
Butcher stalls.
Laar working hard to break the clinch.
Laar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laar is trying to stall.
Laar tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butcher has Laar pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laar's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Laar manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
Laar throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Laar pushes him off.
Butcher 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.#CL#
Butcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laar working hard to break the clinch.
Laar avoiding damage as Butcher throws knees to the body.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Laar gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the ropes.
Butcher has Laar pressed against the ropes, preventing Laar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laar tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Laar back against the ropes.
Butcher blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Butcher prevents Laar from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laar tries to break free but Butcher pushes him back against the ropes.
Laar misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Laar swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher lands a nice knee to the body.
Butcher prevents Laar from breaking the clinch.
Laar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laar blocks it with crossed arms.
Laar is trying to break free.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laar struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands. #T3#
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laar as Butcher tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Laar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butcher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laar eats them both and turns towards Butcher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher checks a low kick from Laar.
Laar scores with a leg kick.
Laar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Butcher down. #CL#
Butcher forces Laar back against the ropes and clinches.
Laar digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Laar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laar is looking to break free of the clinch but Butcher has double underhooks.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laar lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laar is defending well for now.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Laar blocks it.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Laar blocks the elbow strike.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laar working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Laar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laar lands a really nice looking cross but Butcher seems unphased.
Laar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Butcher.
I think Laar 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Laar!
A very excited looking Arvo Laar 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Robinson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Butcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butcher as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Robinson tries to break free but Butcher pushes him back against the cage.
Butcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Shane Robinson has been cut.
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Butcher landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butcher stalling. #T1#
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson's face.
Butcher'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.
Butcher connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Butcher stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Butcher.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Robinson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Butcher, and another! Robinson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Shane Robinson was interviewed post fight and said 'Slight set back for a major comeback!'.

Event: BKF-ICON Barrage
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Castilho tries to close the distance and clinch but Butcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castilho scores with the left hand. Butcher knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Butcher clinches with his opponent.
Butcher stops a takedown attempt from Castilho.
Castilho wants to get back to striking at distance but Butcher won't allow it.
Castilho tries to pull guard but Butcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Castilho.
Castilho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butcher up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Butcher.
Our sources have told us that Butcher has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Castilho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castilho looking for a takedown. #T1#
Castilho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castilho letting Butcher take a breather here.
Butcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Castilho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Butcher walks away with a smile on his face. Castilho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castilho cracks a nice hook into Butcher's ribs.
Castilho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castilho tries to work over Butcher's front leg with a kick but Butcher checks it.
Cesar Castilho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castilho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castilho goes for a double leg but Butcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Butcher continues to drive forward.
Butcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Castilho works the jab nicely.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and pushes Castilho back into the cage.
Castilho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castilho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castilho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castilho is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher slows down the pace here.
Castilho has Butcher pushed against the cage.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Castilho manages to pull guard. #T3#
Castilho controlling the position.
Butcher is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher continues to stall.
Castilho wants to sweep but no luck.
Castilho is still trying to improve position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butcher showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castilho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Butcher is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Butcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Butcher gets underhooks to prevent Castilho's takedown attempt.
Butcher effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Castilho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Castilho working a defensive guard here.
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Castilho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castilho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Castilho is working Butcher 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 Cesar Castilho will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Castilho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castilho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Butcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Castilho circles away.
A jab from Castilho misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Butcher misses the target.
Butcher tries to clinch there but Castilho circles away.
Butcher misses with a hook. Castilho ducked under it nicely.
Butcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castilho finds it's way round the side to connect with Butcher's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Castilho is looking for a takedown.
Castilho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castilho misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Butcher misses with an elbow strike.
Butcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butcher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castilho blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
Castilho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castilho tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castilho is trying to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling him.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Castilho blocks it.
Butcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Butcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castilho.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Castilho.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Castilho being controlled against the cage.
Butcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castilho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Butcher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castilho tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Castilho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castilho jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Castilho around his waist. Castilho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castilho looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Butcher lands an elbow inside that Castilho shrugs off.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castilho tries to score a body lock takedown but Butcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Butcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butcher lands an elbow just above Castilho 's eye.
Castilho tries to circle away but Butcher has him pinned against the cage.
Butcher lands an elbow just above Castilho 's eye.
Butcher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castilho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Butcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Butcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castilho up against the cage.
Castilho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butcher lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Castilho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Butcher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Butcher tries to clinch up.
Castilho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Butcher lands a head shot.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
Castilho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Castilho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castilho is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castilho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher avoiding damage as Castilho throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Castilho jumps guard and drags Butcher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Castilho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Butcher controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Castilho.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Butcher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castilho sprawling to the canvas! Castilho rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Butcher finish him?! #ROC#
Castilho is rocked!#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Castilho is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Castilho fails to pull guard.
Butcher creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Castilho! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Butcher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Butcher made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Cesar Castilho was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough Opponent, Ill Be Back Thanks Again '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Butcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatanen is trying to drag Butcher to the mat but Butcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vatanen tries to circle away but Butcher has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vatanen tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vatanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vatanen with a poor takedown #CL#
and Butcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Butcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen letting Butcher take a breather here.
Butcher gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vatanen leaning against his opponent.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Vatanen working hard to break the clinch.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Vatanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vatanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Vatanen. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Butcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vatanen.
Vatanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butcher.#CL#
Butcher pushes Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vatanen wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vatanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butcher swivels and escapes.#T2#
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Vatanen tries to get set, Butcher tries to push him back and clinch up but Vatanen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Butcher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vatanen jumps guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vatanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vatanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butcher smiles and moves away. #T3#
Vatanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Butcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Vatanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatanen managing to block the knees to the body from Butcher.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Vatanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Butcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vatanen.
Vatanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Vatanen tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Butcher stalling against the cage.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatanen's efforts to push away.
Butcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vatanen throws an elbow that misses.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butcher to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Butcher.
Vatanen tries to stall but Butcher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Butcher.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vatanen's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Butcher has managed to clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jarko Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butcher obliges.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vatanen stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position.
Butcher with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher throws a push kick but Vatanen slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher effectively controlling the action here.
Vatanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Vatanen blocks with his arms.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Vatanen.
Butcher has Vatanen pressed against the cage.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatanen's efforts to push away.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatanen is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vatanen can do to turn this around?
Butcher effectively controlling the action here.
Vatanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Vatanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Butcher taking a breather.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatanen wants to break free but Butcher has control.
Vatanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatanen avoids it.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butcher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Vatanen is trying to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling him.#T3#
Butcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Vatanen is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Butcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher stops a takedown attempt from Vatanen.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Vatanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Butcher tries to land knees in the clinch but Vatanen avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Vatanen is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Butcher.
Vatanen has Butcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
Butcher stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
Vatanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarko Vatanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vatanen backwards.
Vatanen can't get the takedown.
Vatanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Vatanen.
Butcher lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vatanen blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher missing with knees to the body.
Butcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vatanen is trying to break free.
Vatanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Butcher gets an underhook and turns Vatanen into the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Vatanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Vatanen blocks it.
Vatanen jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Vatanen around his waist. Vatanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butcher'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.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butcher is keeping busy.
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Butcher landing knees to the body.
Vatanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Vatanen stalling against the cage.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher stalling the fight.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but Butcher has him pressed against the cage.
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Butcher.
Butcher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vatanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher has Vatanen pressed against the cage, preventing Vatanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatanen avoids it.
Butcher landing knees to the head.
Vatanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vatanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butcher is keeping busy.
Butcher is pushing Vatanen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher lands a knee to the body.
Billy Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vatanen blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vatanen tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it. #T4#
Butcher just leaning against Vatanen, taking a breather.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatanen avoids it.
Vatanen blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Vatanen blocks an elbow strike.
Vatanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Butcher after a bit of a struggle.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Butcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Butcher stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vatanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Butcher 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Butcher!
After the big win, Billy Butcher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Bixby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butcher under the eye.
Bixby lands with a hook. Butcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bixby works the jab nicely.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Bixby.
Bixby scores with a decent looking hook.
Bixby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Butcher gets tackled into the cage by Bixby. Bixby maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bixby manages to pull guard.
Bixby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving.
Bixby keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass. #SUB#
Bixby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bixby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butcher postures up.
Bixby has control of Butcher's left arm, preventing Butcher from doing any damage. #T1#
Butcher wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving. #SUB#
Bixby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butcher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bixby is looking for a triangle but Butcher pushes his legs off easily.
Butcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Bixby is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bixby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bixby wants to sweep but no luck.
Butcher looking to sit in guard and control but Bixby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Butcher 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.
Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bixby won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Bixby lands a couple of elbows.
Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Bixby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Bixby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bixby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bixby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bixby throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butcher 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.
Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow.
Butcher working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bixby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bixby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bixby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bixby postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance.
Bixby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bixby scores with a jab.
Bixby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butcher is fending him off so far but Bixby persists. Nope, Butcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Bixby throws a hook but Butcher avoids it easily.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Bixby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butcher to the mat! Butcher manages to get full guard.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Bixby controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bixby preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Bixby from controlling successfully.
Bixby landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bixby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butcher's head.
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bixby with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bixby scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Bixby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Bixby postures up and lands a big shot to Butcher's brow.
Bixby 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.
Bixby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bixby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Bixby distracts Butcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher looking to control.
Bixby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bixby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bixby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Butcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bixby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bixby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby.
Bixby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bixby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bixby stands up over Butcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bixby cracks Butcher with a solid left hand.#T4#
Butcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby.
Bixby throwing strikes but missing.
Bixby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there.
Butcher is trying to keep Bixby in close.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bixby working some strikes from top position.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Bixby.
Bixby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bixby throws a poor cross that misses
and Bixby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bixby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Butcher misses.
Jab from Bixby.
Bixby throws a good cross that connects.
Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bixby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Butcher is rocked!
Bixby throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Butcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Bixby finish him?#CL2#
Butcher clinches up with Bixby and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bixby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Butcher is defending well.
Bixby misses with a body punch.
Butcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher stalling in the clinch but Bixby improves position. #T1#
Bixby has Butcher pushed against the cage.
Bixby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bixby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher taking a breather.
Butcher is looking to control Bixby's arms but Bixby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the cage.
Butcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Bixby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bixby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bixby dips a shoulder and cracks Butcher with a mighty uppercut! Butcher falls back against the cage and Bixby unloads with a barrage of strikes! Butcher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bixby screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby!
A victorious Buzz Bixby 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: Jul 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Butcher has closed the distance and engaged Hill in a clinch.
Butcher lands an elbow just above Hill 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Hill has been cut.
Butcher stalling against the cage.
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Butcher's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Butcher is stalling here.
Butcher scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Butcher.#CL2#
Butcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Butcher. #T1#
Butcher working Hill over with knees to the body.
Hill tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hill tries to pull guard but Butcher holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Butcher.
Butcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Dave Hill's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Butcher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Butcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Hill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butcher to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Butcher.
Butcher lands an elbow inside that Hill shrugs off. #CUT2#
Dave Hill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hill takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
Jeez, Dave Hill's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Butcher.#KD2#
Butcher lands a big right hand that sends Hill crashing to the mat! Butcher stays standing though and waves Hill back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Hill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MMA Hype Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Butcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Easterly should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Holden Easterly has been cut.#TD2#
Easterly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butcher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Butcher is controlling Easterly's trapped leg to prevent Easterly from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butcher defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Easterly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Easterly prevents Butcher from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher gets full guard.
Easterly preventing the sweep.
Easterly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Easterly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Butcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butcher manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Butcher's guard.
Easterly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Easterly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Butcher's guard.
Butcher is looking for a sweep. Easterly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Easterly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Butcher sees it coming and defends easily.
Butcher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butcher tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Easterly seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Easterly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butcher is just riding it out for now. Easterly eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Easterly is trying to control. Butcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Easterly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butcher is controlling Easterly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Butcher moves into full guard. #T3#
Easterly trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Easterly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Butcher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Easterly has Butcher in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Easterly working for a triangle but Butcher defends it easily.
Butcher controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butcher defends well.
Butcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Butcher'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.#SUB2#
Easterly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Easterly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Easterly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Easterly is looking for a triangle but Butcher pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Easterly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Easterly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Easterly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Butcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Butcher scores with a head kick.
Easterly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Easterly walks straight into a right hand from Butcher - that's dropped him! Butcher jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Easterly from any more punishment! Easterly 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 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher gave a mention to MMA Hype Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EFFA 162
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Dowiyogo gets tackled into the ropes by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Butcher told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Butcher blocks an elbow strike.
Dowiyogo cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dowiyogo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dowiyogo - that landed with a thud.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Dowiyogo tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Butcher looks winded!#T1#
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Dowiyogo to work.
Dowiyogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo. #T2#
Butcher avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher taking a breather.
Dowiyogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowiyogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butcher's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Dowiyogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Butcher's face.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Butcher stalling against the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.#T3#
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocking some punches.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Dowiyogo back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo with a knee to the head. #T4#
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dowiyogo lands a body punch.
Dowiyogo with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Butcher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowiyogo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Butcher if he has to take too many more of those.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dowiyogo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dowiyogo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.#CL#
Dowiyogo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Dowiyogo is working Butcher over against the ropes.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Butcher has been cut.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Butcher won't want to take too many of those.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Dowiyogo has Butcher pressed against the ropes.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dowiyogo looking to stall. #T2#
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dowiyogo is looking to control Butcher's arms but Butcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dowiyogo has his back to the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dowiyogo obliges.
Butcher wants to stall.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Dowiyogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Butcher's ribcage.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Butcher won't want to take too many of those.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Butcher avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Butcher avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Butcher trying to control the position but instead, Dowiyogo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butcher into the ropes.
A knee to the head by Dowiyogo.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grover Dowiyogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Butcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch.
Dowiyogo tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Dowiyogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Butcher's ribcage.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo working Butcher over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Butcher cracks Dowiyogo with a nice body shot.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dowiyogo obliges.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
A short left from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher. #T2#
Dowiyogo wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dowiyogo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dowiyogo being controlled against the ropes.
Dowiyogo stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butcher avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dowiyogo obliges.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Butcher avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Dowiyogo back against the ropes. #T3#
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butcher.
Dowiyogo trying to stall but Butcher improves his position. #T4#
Butcher avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Dowiyogo tries a knee to the head but Butcher blocks it.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher is looking to control Dowiyogo's arms but Dowiyogo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butcher has his back to the ropes.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher pushes Dowiyogo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo lands an elbow just above Butcher 's eye.
Dowiyogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Dowiyogo!
In his post fight interview, Grover Dowiyogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFFA 159
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Butcher throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn throws a head kick but Butcher moves out of range.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Butcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Penn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Penn tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butcher moves to clinch but Penn breaks away
and Penn counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Penn throws a big counter head kick but Butcher avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Butcher has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Butcher presses Penn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butcher avoids it.
Butcher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Butcher as the two fighters clinch.
Penn letting Butcher take a breather here.
A short right from Penn.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butcher is defending well for now.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher has Penn pushed against the ropes.
Butcher working aggressively here. #T3#
Butcher wants to stall.
Butcher working aggressively here.
A short left from Penn.
Butcher stalling against the ropes.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Penn, against the ropes. #T4#
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Penn as Butcher tries to tie him up.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Butcher blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steel Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Butcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Butcher takes a step back to recover.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butcher back to the ropes. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Butcher closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
Penn misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Butcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Butcher. #T1#
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Butcher trying to stall but Penn improves his position.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Penn lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Butcher lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher controlling the action here for a moment.
Penn tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Penn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Penn is keeping busy.#T3#
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow. #T4#
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butcher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the ropes.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn throws a head kick that Butcher semi-blocks.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Butcher swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Butcher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Butcher. That did some damage!
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Penn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butcher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Butcher's head.
Butcher misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Butcher is looking to counter punch.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.
Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn tries to counter with a clinch but Butcher shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Butcher blocking some punches. #T3#
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.
Penn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Butcher avoiding damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher is struggling to control the position.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Penn.
Butcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Penn!
Steel Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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