Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFN#45 Barrera vs Bang
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Thrul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul thumps Jones with a low kick.
Thrul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Thrul
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Thrul closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Thrul.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones jumps guard but Thrul stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thrul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones presses Thrul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrul is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries a body shot but Thrul blocks it. #T1#
Thrul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.
Thrul is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Thrul's ribcage. Thrul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thrul seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones'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.#BC#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrul misses with an uppercut.
Thrul scores with a jab.
Thrul connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a hook.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Thrul looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones cracks the inside of Thrul's front leg.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Mario Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrul. That did some damage!
Thrul throws a shot to the body.
Thrul misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Thrul.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thrul rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Thrul's head back.
Thrul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Thrul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Thrul throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
Thrul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Thrul throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Thrul does no damage.
Thrul misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones tries to clinch but Thrul is having none of it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Thrul is rocked!
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thrul! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jones!
Our winner, Mario Jones, 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: DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Thrul misses with a combination
and Wrexham counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Wrexham forces Thrul back against the cage and clinches.
Thrul pushes Wrexham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrul lands a nice uppercut.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Thrul has picked Wrexham up - he's going for a ride! Thrul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Wrexham manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham slips a jab and a cross from Thrul.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Thrul throws a right hand that misses
and Wrexham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thrul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrexham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Thrul feints and as Wrexham raises his hands in defense, Thrul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wrexham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet but Thrul is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Thrul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrexham is looking to stand up but Thrul isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Wrexham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thrul tries to clinch but Wrexham is having none of it.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Thrul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrul misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Wrexham rushes Thrul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thruls head. #T2#
Thrul misses with some punches.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrul is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrexham gets an underhook and turns Thrul into the cage.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Wrexham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thrul is looking to control Wrexham 's arms but Wrexham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thrul has his back to the cage.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Thrul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham tries to clinch up but Thrul circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrul tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrul.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Thrul clinches with his opponent.
Thrul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrexham tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wrexham .
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul avoiding damage.
Thrul wants a takedown but no success here. #T3##BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Thrul 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham tried to score with a low kick but Thrul checks it.
Thrul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrexham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Thrul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wrexham to the ground. Thrul is now in Wrexham 's guard.
Wrexham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thrul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thrul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrexham is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thrul prevents Wrexham from getting back to his feet.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Wrexham blocks nicely.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thrul is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Thrul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Nice cross by Wrexham .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul'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.
#R2#
Thrul wants to slow Wrexham down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Wrexham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrul throws a nice looking combination but Wrexham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
Thrul defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Thrul looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.
Wrexham misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Thrul misses with the combination.
Wrexham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thrul swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range. #T1#
Wrexham moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrul.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrul.
Thrul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrexham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler Wrexham is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Thrul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wrexham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrexham wants to clinch but Thrul slips to the side
and Thrul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thrul dodges the punch combination from Wrexham .
Wrexham connects with a single shot there.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aznar Thrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thrul has closed the distance and engaged Wrexham in a clinch. #T2#
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler Wrexham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrul can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Thrul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrexham eats them both and turns towards Thrul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Thrul moves into the clinch.
Wrexham gets through Thrul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
Thrul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrexham wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Wrexham needs to keep his hands up - Thrul had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrexham .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrul.
Thrul tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham scores with a jab.
Thrul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Thrul. Those never looked like landing.
Wrexham is looking to counter punch.
Thrul staying out of range there.#CL#
Wrexham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Wrexham . #T4#
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrexham .
Thrul is breathing heavily.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thruls head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrul throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Thrul. #CL#
Wrexham moves into the clinch.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrul slips a jab and a cross from Wrexham .
Thrul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thrul there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
Wrexham with a nice cross.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham darts in trying to clinch
and Thrul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thrul is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrexham finish him?
Wrexham looks to clinch
and Thrul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrul seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrexham .
Thrul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrexham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Thrul's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Wrexham dives in looking to finish as Thrul flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Wrexham 's strikes! Wrexham is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Thrul's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Thrul was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !

Event: CEFC 286
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
A punch combination from Thrul misses.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul throws a leg kick that misses.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrul sprawls and moves away.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Thrul finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Thrul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thrul dives in for a single leg takedown but Koltun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koltun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Thrul throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Thrul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Thrul!#REVB#
Koltun is pulling down on Thrul's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrul, at least for the moment.
Koltun continues to stall.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul with a nice head shot there.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. #T2#
Thrul cracks Koltun with a solid left hand.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Thrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there.
Thrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koltun trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Thrul has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrul's head.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun is trying to control. Thrul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Thrul.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrul counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Thrul misses.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun slips a jab from Thrul.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Aznar Thrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thrul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thrul tries to work over Koltun's front leg with a kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koltun lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Koltun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Koltun lands.
Aznar Thrul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Thrul.
Koltun walks into a jab.#T1#
Thrul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koltun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
Thrul lands with a right hand.
Thrul looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Thrul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul misses with a few strikes there.
Thrul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thrul closes the distance but Koltun moves to the side #TD#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrul won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Koltun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thrul works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2##SUB#
Koltun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thrul sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Thrul is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koltun prevents Thrul from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Thrul is defending it quite comfortably.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Thrul is defending the position.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Thrul dodges it nicely.
Thrul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Koltun trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thrul is looking to escape.
Koltun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Koltun trying to control the action but Thrul is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Thrul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrul.
Thrul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thrul stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Thrul rushes Koltun and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thrul manages to break the clinch.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koltun's calf.
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koltun.#TD#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Thrul's guard.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him. #T2#
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Koltun advances to half guard.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun is stalling here. Thrul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koltun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thrul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun defending against the ground and pound.
Thrul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Thrul wants to stand but Koltun has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Thrul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
Thrul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Koltun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun 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.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrul scores with a spinning back kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul 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: CEFC 283
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Dangerous Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dangerous Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dangerous Jr.
Thrul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dangerous Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dangerous Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dangerous Jr throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Thrul counters with a takedown into side control.
Dangerous Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Thrul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Thrul is working for a submission of some sort.
Dangerous Jr pushes Thrul off looking to stand but Thrul dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Dangerous Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but Dangerous Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dangerous Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Thrul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Thrul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dangerous Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thrul.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dangerous Jr is looking to control Thrul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dangerous Jr avoid being mounted?
Dangerous Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard.
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dangerous Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul. #T2##SUB2#
Thrul seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Dangerous Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard.
Thrul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
Dangerous Jr is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thrul is working for a kimura but Dangerous Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Thrul stalling away here and it's allowed Dangerous Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Thrul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dangerous Jr is looking to stand up but Thrul isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dangerous Jr keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Dangerous Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dangerous Jr tries to get out of the position.
Thrul is pushing down on Dangerous Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dangerous Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Thrul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dangerous Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul.
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dangerous Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thrul on the ground.#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.
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Thrul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dangerous Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thrul.
Dangerous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thrul throws an elbow that misses. Dangerous Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thrul's guard. Nice move by Dangerous Jr!#REVR#
Dangerous Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thrul holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thrul manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrul avoids it.#TD2#
Thrul has picked Dangerous Jr up - he's going for a ride! Thrul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Dangerous Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul thuds a left hand into Dangerous Jr's body.
Dangerous Jr looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dangerous Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dangerous Jr can pounce on him.
Thrul lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thrul. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Thrul finds it's target.
Thrul shoots for a takedown but Dangerous Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dangerous Jr misses its target.
Dangerous Jr staying out of range there.
Thrul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dangerous Jr counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Thrul pushes Dangerous Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dangerous Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thrul lands with a short shot to the head.
Dangerous Jr tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Dangerous Jr avoids the elbow strike from Thrul, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul manages to break the clinch.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch but Dangerous Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Thrul backs away, Dangerous Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dangerous Jr blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Dangerous Jr moved away.
Dangerous Jr tries to clinch but Thrul is having none of it.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Thrul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr throws a series of punches but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dangerous Jr. #T2#
Thrul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Dangerous Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Thrul closes the distance and clinches.
Thrul is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul lands an uppercut.
Thrul swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thrul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dangerous Jr regains guard immediately.
Dangerous Jr is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Dangerous Jr keeps moving. #T3#
Dangerous Jr controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dangerous Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Thrul shoots in and bounces Dangerous Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Dangerous Jr blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dangerous Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul trying to control but Dangerous Jr is working from the bottom.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrul landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thrul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thrul lands a couple of digs.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Thrul fakes the leg kick and cracks Dangerous Jr in the body.
Dangerous Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thrul with a poor takedown
and Dangerous Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Dangerous Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Dangerous Jr finds it's target.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dangerous Jr on the side of the head.
Thrul moves out of range of the leg kick from Dangerous Jr.
Thrul misses with a double jab.
Thrul blocks the body kick.
Thrul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Dangerous Jr missing with a left hand there. Thrul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Thrul forces Dangerous Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dangerous Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Dangerous Jr avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul is leaning against Dangerous Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dangerous Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrul controls his hands.
Thrul looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Thrul is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dangerous Jr can't fight it off and eventually Thrul manages to take the fight to the floor. Dangerous Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thrul works over Dangerous Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Thrul throws a big elbow that misses.
Thrul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dangerous Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aznar Thrul has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Thrul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thrul 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.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Dangerous Jr keeps moving.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr trying to control the position.
Aznar Thrul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrul scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Dangerous Jr wants to stand up but Thrul is controlling him.
Thrul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dangerous Jr's guard.
Thrul controlling the pace.
Thrul is continuing to stall.
Nice strikes from Thrul there.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Thrul controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
Dangerous Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Thrul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangerous Jr scores with a leg kick.
Thrul goes for a double leg but Dangerous Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dangerous Jr continues to drive forward.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Thrul scores with a head kick.
Thrul misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrul 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul 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: CEFC 280
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Thrul looks to land a combination but Mayoniko avoids it well.
Thrul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thrul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayoniko back to the cage. Thrul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick from Thrul misses.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrul loads up on a big right hand but Mayoniko slips the punch.
Mayoniko misses with a hook. Thrul ducked under it nicely.
Thrul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayoniko misses with a low kick.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko throws a chopping leg kick but Thrul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thrul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mayoniko connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayoniko lands with an overhand left.
Mayoniko is looking to clinch but Thrul is avoiding it.
Thrul defending well as Mayoniko loads up on a big left hand.
Mayoniko lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Thrul misses.
Thrul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayoniko in his tracks.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mayoniko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayoniko looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrul is just out of range.
Mayoniko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thrul connects with a right hand. Mayoniko shakes it off.
Yoki Mayoniko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayoniko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Thrul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mayoniko wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayoniko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayoniko trying to keep a closed guard but Thrul is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mayoniko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thrul defends it easily.#T2#
Mayoniko wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayoniko is trying to keep Thrul in close.
Thrul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thrul looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayoniko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Thrul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thrul stalling.
Thrul'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.
Mayoniko is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mayoniko keeping hold of Thrul's head, controlling as best he can.
Mayoniko taking some punishment here, with Thrul in his half guard.
Mayoniko is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard. #SUB#
Thrul is looking for a kimura but Mayoniko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thrul to get the leverage.
Mayoniko taking some punishment here, with Thrul in his half guard. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thrul pulls his head out easily.
Mayoniko moves into full guard.
Thrul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayoniko's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko misses with a double jab.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayoniko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mayoniko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thrul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thrul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayoniko can do to turn this around?
Mayoniko looks for the body kick but Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul 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.
Mayoniko lands with a hook. Thrul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayoniko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrul's sensitive parts.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayoniko.
Thrul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrul misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Thrul blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrul is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down. #T1#
Thrul connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrul slips under a jab.
Thrul slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Thrul fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrul jabs at Mayoniko's body.
Mayoniko wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
Mayoniko throws a series of punches but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrul.
Mayoniko throws a right and a left that Thrul avoids nicely.
Mayoniko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrul at a distance.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul throws a nice looking combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayoniko lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Mayoniko misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayoniko looks to land a left hand but Thrul moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Thrul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thrul working away.
Mayoniko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thrul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayoniko keeps working. #T3#
Thrul lands some shots froms side control.
Mayoniko is looking for a sweep.
Thrul landing strikes.
Mayoniko tries to bench press Thrul off him but Thrul keeps the position. #SUB#
Thrul tries for a kimura but Mayoniko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working the head with strikes.
Mayoniko struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Thrul is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mayoniko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thrul gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mayoniko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thrul lets go of the hold and Mayoniko can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul 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: UGD 78:Dykstra Vs Man II
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Fist avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Thrul pushes Fist away with a front kick.
Fist scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Thrul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fist to the ground. Thrul is now in Fist's guard.
Thrul stands up over Fist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thrul landing some decent shots from guard.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving. #SUB#
Fist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thrul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thrul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fist working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Fist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrul is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thrul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thrul works over Fist with some ground and pound from guard.
Fist controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
Thrul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thrul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Fist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thrul controls the pace.
Thrul connects with a couple of short punches.
Thrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul slips nicely into half guard.
Thrul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fist has hold of Thrul's hands but Thrul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fist is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thrul is nestled in close to Fist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fist wants to get back to full guard.
Fist gets full guard.
Thrul is working Fist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fist looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thrul defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thrul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thrul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fist's head.#SUB#
Fist has his foot on Thrul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thrul works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Thrul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Fist keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Thrul is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul postures up in Fist's guard and throws a big left but Fist blocks it.
Thrul content to stall in guard here.
Fist 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Thrul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrul.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrul misses with a body kick.
A jab from Thrul misses.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Thrul lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Fist misses.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Thrul clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Fist is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Fist ducks straight into an uppercut from Thrul and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fist manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Fist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thrul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thrul landing with the ground and pound.
Fist seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thrul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Thrul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thrul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul connects with a couple of short punches.
Thrul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thrul distracts Fist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aznar Thrul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thrul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thrul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thrul gets to his feet and stands over Fist, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fist felt that one! Thrul unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fist from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
After the fight, Aznar Thrul was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Second Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'Ur woman didnt pay me the stud service fee she owes me...But u can have her panties back anyway....HERE!'.

Event: UGD 71:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrul.
Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul scoring well with a low kick there.
Aurelio takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Thrul tries to counter with a takedown but Aurelio is quick to defend against it.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrul misses the target.
Aurelio clobbers Thrul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thrul lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aurelio 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.#TD#
Thrul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelio is in trouble now - Thrul has advanced to mount!
Aurelio is bucking up trying to escape but Thrul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thrul with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thrul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Aurelio is rocked!#T1#
Thrul prevents Aurelio from getting the reversal.
Aurelio is still in real trouble! Can Thrul finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Thrul! Aurelio is hurt baaadly! Thrul is firing away with more strikes - Aurelio is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EPL 12 Finale
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Carroll blocks a head kick by Thrul. #CL#
Carroll takes the fight into the clinch.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Carroll.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thrul tries to work over Carroll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Carroll.
A short uppercut from Thrul.
Carroll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul is trying to break the clinch but Carroll is controlling him.
Carroll prevents a body shot from Thrul. #BC#
Carroll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Thrul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carroll wants to control but Thrul is keeping busy. #T1#
Carroll keeping hold of Thrul's head, controlling as best he can.
Thrul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carroll's head.
Thrul uses his free foot to push down on Carroll's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carroll.
Thrul breaks from Carroll's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carroll can't escape the position.
Thrul is landing with some decent strikes but Carroll is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carroll working to try and regain half guard.
Thrul throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T2#
Thrul lands with some strikes.
Carroll avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thrul.
Thrul unloading with bombs!
Carroll working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carroll tries to lock up and control but Thrul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thrul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thrul working the ground and pound effectively.
Carroll tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Carroll is rocked!
Thrul looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Carroll covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Thrul slips a straight right by The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a hook.
Thrul throws a big counter head kick but The Highlander avoids it with no problem.
Thrul lands a leg kick that knocks The Highlander off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from The Highlander.
The Highlander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
The Highlander blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Highlander throws a leg kick
and Thrul counters with a straight right hand.
The Highlander connects with a looping right hand.
The Highlander avoids a kick to the body.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from The Highlander.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrul's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Highlander under the eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thrul!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thrul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thrul moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The Highlander fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Highlander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrul throws a wild body kick that The Highlander sees coming a mile off.
Thrul fails with a takedown attempt.
The Highlander throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
The Highlander is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thrul's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thrul throws a push kick but The Highlander slaps the foot to one side.
Thrul cracks the inside of The Highlander's front leg.
The Highlander connects with a looping right hand.
Thrul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as The Highlander blocks the leg kick.
The Highlander loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Thrul checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrul lands a jab.
The Highlander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
A slow jab from Thrul misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul misses with a hook
and The Highlander counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from The Highlander misses.
Thrul connects with a high kick.
Thrul throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul throws a leg kick but The Highlander sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Highlander connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Conor The Highlander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Highlander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Highlander. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - The Highlander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thrul lands a head kick. The Highlander smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Thrul.
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Highlander.
Thrul lands a leg kick that knocks The Highlander off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Thrul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thrul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Highlander defends it nicely.
Conor The Highlander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.#T3#
Thrul throws a jab when The Highlander was well out of range.
Thrul lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Highlander will feel that in the morning.
The Highlander misses with a lunging right hand
and Thrul counters with a good low kick that The Highlander was not able to check.
The Highlander moves out of range of the body kick.
Thrul misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Highlander looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
The Highlander throws a body kick that misses
and Thrul counters with a body kick that stops The Highlander in his tracks momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Highlander.
The Highlander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thrul checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Highlander misses with a looping left.
The Highlander takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
The Highlander throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The Highlander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Highlander scores with a leg kick.
The Highlander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Highlander thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Highlander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thrul's head backwards.
The Highlander slips a jab and a cross from Thrul.
The Highlander scores with a jab to the body.
The Highlander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrul.
The Highlander half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Highlander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrul.
The Highlander ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul thumps The Highlander with a low kick.
Thrul misses with a straight right.
The Highlander throws a hook but Thrul avoids it easily.
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 Conor The Highlander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Highlander counters with a low kick, right behind Thrul 's knee.
The Highlander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Conor The Highlander is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from The Highlander misses the target.
Thrul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
A big right from The Highlander misses.
Thrul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from The Highlander misses the target.
The Highlander misses with a body kick.
The Highlander looks to land a right hand but Thrul moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrul, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul tries to score with a low kick but The Highlander moves his leg out of the way.
The Highlander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Highlander.#KD#
The Highlander lands a big right hand that sends Thrul crashing to the mat! The Highlander stays standing though and waves Thrul back to his feet!
Thrul is still on wobbly legs! Can The Highlander finish him?#T1#
Thrul jabs The Highlander right on the nose. The Highlander blinks but takes it well.
The Highlander connects with a body shot.
The Highlander throws a leg kick which misses Thrul's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrul tries to avoid it.
The Highlander thuds his shin into the meat of Thrul's side.
Thrul is breathing heavily.
The Highlander lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thrul - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for The Highlander!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Highlander!
Conor The Highlander bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Al Ahwei moved away.
Al Ahwei throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Ahwei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thrul misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul lets loose with a powerful body kick. Al Ahwei will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Thrul does it's job there.
Crunch! Thrul slams his shin into Al Ahwei's torso.
Thrul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.#T1#
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Thrul's leg. Thrul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Ahwei blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Ahwei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Ahwei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.
Thrul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Ahwei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrul throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thrul being controlled here, momentarily.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard.
Thrul keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thrul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Ahwei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Ahwei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Thrul keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working a defensive guard here.
Al Ahwei preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Thrul has his foot on Al Ahwei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Ahwei works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Ahwei defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Ahwei works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thrul has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Al Ahwei seems to be working for a kimura but Thrul defends the submission attempt.
Thrul gets back to full guard. #T4#
Thrul throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thrul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Ahwei's guard. #REVB#
Thrul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Ahwei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Ahwei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thrul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Al Ahwei working for a triangle but Thrul defends it easily.
Thrul stopping the sweep attempt from Al Ahwei.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick but Thrul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
Thrul throws a wild body kick that Al Ahwei sees coming a mile off.
Al Ahwei moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by Thrul.
Al Ahwei feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thrul.
Aznar Thrul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but Al Ahwei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Ahwei gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Al Ahwei is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard. #T1#
Al Ahwei regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Ahwei seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Al Ahwei keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Thrul is pushing down on Al Ahwei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Ahwei is fighting to maintain full guard but Thrul has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thrul pulls his head out easily.
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Thrul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Ahwei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Ahwei trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Thrul working over Al Ahwei with some ground and pound. Al Ahwei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrul controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Al Ahwei is pressing down on Thrul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thrul won't allow Al Ahwei to sweep him here.
Al Ahwei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Ahwei has momentary wrist control but Thrul slips an elbow through the middle.
Thrul postures up and lands a big shot to Al Ahwei's brow.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thrul. #T3#
Al Ahwei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Ahwei has an active guard here but Thrul has managed to pass into half guard.
Thrul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thrul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thrul trying to control the action but Al Ahwei is working from the bottom.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thrul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Ahwei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thrul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thrul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Thrul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thrul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Al Ahwei actively working from the bottom here.
Thrul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Thrul is looking to advance position but Al Ahwei won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul blocks the strikes from Al Ahwei.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!

Aznar Thrul wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Aznar Thrul 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.
Farouk Al Ahwei was interviewed post fight and said 'Once again, I hang my head in shame, again.'.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Thrul moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Thrul blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Thrul misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Alvado avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
Alvado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Thrul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thrul dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Alvado slips under a jab.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Thrul's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrul.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrul.
Thrul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado walks into a stiff left hand from Thrul.
Alvado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Thrul moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thrul.
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!
Thrul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thrul misses with a straight left.
Thrul takes one on the button.
Alvado avoids a kick to the body.
Thrul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thrul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrul misses with a lunging right hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvado throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thrul!
Alvado takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Thrul throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado misses with a double jab.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvado as he avoids it easily.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrul misses with a straight left.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alvado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thrul.
Pablo Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.#T4#
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrul momentarily.
Thrul throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrul throws a series of strikes that have Alvado backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrul! But no joy.
Thrul looks for a takedown but Alvado sprawls well.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thrul tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado tests Thrul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrul throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Thrul lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
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 Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Alvado throws a right hand that Thrul ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrul also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Thrul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tries a body shot but Thrul blocks it.
A short right from Thrul on the inside.
Thrul blocks an uppercut.
Thrul tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrul pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thrul manages to break the clinch.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrul.
Alvado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thrul misses with a body kick.
Alvado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range. #T1#
Thrul misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thrul's knee momentarily.
Alvado works Thrul's body with a nice hook.
Alvado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thruls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Thrul.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Thrul is looking to chop away at Alvado's legs.
And Alvado counters with a quick kick to the body but Thrul blocks it.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Thrul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Alvado gets tackled into the cage by Thrul. Thrul maintains the clinch.
Alvado prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Thrul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrul will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thrul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvado. That did some damage!
Alvado throws out a leg kick but Thrul moves out of range and Alvado only half commits.
Alvado scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrul looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Alvado.
Thrul with the counter takedown but Alvado avoids it easily.
Thrul with a poor takedown #KD#
and Alvado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thrul! Alvado lets Thrul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
Thrul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvado checks it well.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrul is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Alvado drops Thrul with a huge uppercut! Thrul drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Alvado is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Alvado!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Alvado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrul! But no joy.
Rose takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Axl Rose has been cut.
Thrul connects with a leg kick. Rose looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rose takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rose misses with a hook. Thrul ducked under it nicely.
Thrul walks into a straight right hand from Rose.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose throws a low kick, looking for Thrul's leg but Thrul calmly moves out of range.
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rose.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Thrul tries a low kick but Rose avoids it.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrul.
Thrul misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thrul wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose misses with a leg kick
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrul checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrul misses with a straight left.
Thrul moves out of range of the leg kick from Rose.
Thrul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thrul pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrul.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrul.
The crowd cheers as Thrul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Rose half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Thrul darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Thrul takes a shot to the head.
Thrul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3##BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose moves out of range of the body kick from Thrul.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a hook but Thrul blocks it.
Thrul throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Thrul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rose ducks right into an uppercut from Thrul.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Thrul's ribs.
Thrul moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Thrul is predictable there
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrul scores with a leg kick.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Rose moved away.#T4#
Rose will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thrul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Thrul ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thrul scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Rose throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Thrul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thrul wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it. #SUB#
Rose looking for submissions off his back.
Rose is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul lands a high kick!
Thrul checks a low kick from Rose.
Thrul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose blocks a head kick by Thrul.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thrul catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Rose throws a right hand that misses
and Thrul counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose slips a straight right by Thrul.
Thrul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose throws a low kick but Thrul moves out of range easily.
Thrul lands with a hook. Rose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thrul misses with a body kick.
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rose half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrul is out of range and Rose settles back down.
Rose lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrul takes a step back to recover.
Thrul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Rose.
Rose throws a head kick but Thrul moves out of range.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose throws a push kick but Thrul slaps the foot to one side.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thrul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Thrul scores with a jab.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rose jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing. #ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrul is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thrul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Thrul had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul seems to have recovered his senses.
Rose staying out of range there.
Thrul throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Rose misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thrul missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Thrul connects with an inside leg kick.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thrul is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thrul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Thrul forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. #BC2#
Thrul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Rose drops Thrul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thrul looks back up at him and smiles so Rose waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrul.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thrul.

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 Axl Rose.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Aznar Thrul!

Aznar Thrul wins by unanimous decision!
Aznar Thrul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Thrul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Santo Cristo thumps Thrul with a low kick.#CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo drops his hands momentarily and Thrul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick
and De Santo Cristo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrul is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrul throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Thrul and move into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that De Santo Cristo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thrul lands with a straight right. De Santo Cristo didn't see that one coming.
Thrul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Santo Cristo's calf.
Good shot there by De Santo Cristo.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thrul closes the distance and pushes De Santo Cristo back into the cage.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul. #T1#
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo prevents a body shot from Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
De Santo Cristo throws the left hand but Thrul avoids the punch easily.
De Santo Cristo throws out a loose jab but Thrul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrul.
Nice uppercut there from Thrul.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Santo Cristo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Thrul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrul.#T2#
De Santo Cristo lands a really nice looking cross but Thrul seems unphased.
Thrul slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thrul.
Thrul throws a lazy right hand but De Santo Cristo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Santo Cristo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrul. Thrul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Santo Cristo tries to bum rush Thrul with a series of wild strikes but Thrul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Santo Cristo tried to score with a low kick but Thrul checks it.
Thrul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as De Santo Cristo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Santo Cristo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thrul.
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
De Santo Cristo lands a left and a right that sends Thrul crashing to the canvas! De Santo Cristo dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
Thrul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thrul is still in real trouble! Can De Santo Cristo finish him?
Thrul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thrul seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thrul working to try and regain half guard.
Thrul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thrul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Santo Cristo's guard. #T4#
De Santo Cristo gets full guard.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Santo Cristo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thrul throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thrul stands up over De Santo Cristo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Thrul shoots in and bounces De Santo Cristo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thrul is working De Santo Cristo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrul can do to turn this around?
Thrul trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thrul's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for subs off his back but De Santo Cristo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thrul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
De Santo Cristo prevents Thrul from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for submissions off his back.
De Santo Cristo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Santo Cristo prevents Thrul from improving his position.
De Santo Cristo is keen to just control but Thrul is a slippery customer.
Thrul gets full guard.
Thrul keeping full guard, as De Santo Cristo tries to pass.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrul is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Santo Cristo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joao De Santo Cristo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thrul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Santo Cristo passes into side control, despite Thrul's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
De Santo Cristo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thrul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Santo Cristo but great work by Thrul.
De Santo Cristo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Santo Cristo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thrul is looking to control De Santo Cristo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrul avoid being mounted?
Thrul tries to get to full guard but De Santo Cristo has control of the leg.
De Santo Cristo is nestled in close to Thrul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Thrul wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thrul gets full guard.
Thrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo passes Thrul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thrul moves into full guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Thrul keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo postures up. #T4#
Thrul wants to control the position but De Santo Cristo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
De Santo Cristo blocks the strikes from Thrul.
De Santo Cristo lands with a punch from half guard.
Thrul strikes from the bottom but De Santo Cristo uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Thrul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thrul misses with a strike from the bottom.
Thrul seems a little lost for a moment, as De Santo Cristo dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Santo Cristo is chipping away with strikes.
De Santo Cristo grinds an elbow into Thrul's temple.
Thrul wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!

Joao De Santo Cristo wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Joao De Santo Cristo 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: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Al Ahwei.
A slow jab from Al Ahwei misses its intended target.
Thrul tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Ahwei is wise to it.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Thrul.
Thrul takes one to the side of the head.
Thrul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrul blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Ahwei blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Ahwei.
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!
Thrul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Ahwei looks to land a left hand but Thrul moved out of range nicely.
Al Ahwei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Al Ahwei throws a body kick that misses.
Al Ahwei backing away here, and Thrul unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Ahwei checks a low kick from Thrul.
Al Ahwei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrul.
Al Ahwei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Al Ahwei checks the leg kick.
Al Ahwei lands with a right hand.
Al Ahwei slips a straight right by Thrul.
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Ahwei.
Jab from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrul checks a low kick from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a body punch
and Thrul counters with a head kick.
Al Ahwei misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets caught flat footed, as Thrul shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul pushes down on Al Ahwei's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Thrul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Ahwei's coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Thrul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Ahwei!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul controlling from the full mount.
Al Ahwei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Al Ahwei is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thrul is thwarting Al Ahwei's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Al Ahwei is looking to improve his position.
Al Ahwei manages to get to full guard.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Ahwei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrul controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is looking for a triangle but Thrul pushes his legs off easily.
Thrul throws a strike but Al Ahwei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Al Ahwei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrul tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Ahwei looking to sit in guard and control but Thrul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei is pulling down on Thrul's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrul, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrul is aware though and is defending well.
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 Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Ahwei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul checks a leg kick nicely.
Thrul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Thrul.
Al Ahwei tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrul avoided it.
Thrul staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrul! But no joy.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul cracks Al Ahwei with an open hand slap.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Farouk Al Ahwei is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Ahwei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Thrul.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Ahwei throws a wild body kick that Thrul sees coming a mile off.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thrul's hands.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei lands a right hook to the body.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Thrul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Ahwei doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrul counters with a nice kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Al Ahwei throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul throws a big shot that misses.
Thrul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Ahwei lands a front kick.
Al Ahwei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrul throws out the jab.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Al Ahwei clinches up against the cage.
Al Ahwei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrul walks away with a smile on his face. Al Ahwei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Thrul counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thrul - that will leave a mark!
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrul cracks the inside of Al Ahwei's front leg.
Thrul needs to keep his hands up - Al Ahwei had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei misses the shot to the body.
Thrul lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ahwei.#T3#
Al Ahwei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Ahwei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thrul on the side of the head.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick
and Thrul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ahwei lands with a nice body punch.
Al Ahwei avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul throws the left hand but Al Ahwei avoids the punch easily.
Al Ahwei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Ahwei swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrul.
Al Ahwei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Thrul throws a shot from downtown. Al Ahwei moves away and avoids it.
Thrul walks into a stiff left hand from Al Ahwei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Ahwei crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrul - the referee stops the clock and Al Ahwei gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrul. Al Ahwei manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Ahwei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrul. That did some damage!
Al Ahwei throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thrul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thrul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Ahwei's head.
Thrul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrul distracts Al Ahwei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aznar Thrul.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Farouk Al Ahwei!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Thrul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
Thrul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St. Georges tries to counter by clinching up but Thrul breaks away and moves out of range.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Thrul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thrul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
St. Georges pushes Thrul off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gauthier St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St. Georges is fending him off so far but Thrul persists. Nope, St. Georges circles away and we're back to standing.
St. Georges moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrul.
Thrul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thrul or perhaps it was just good defense by St. Georges, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul wants to clinch.
Thrul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St. Georges.
Thrul replies with a solid counter kick to the body but St. Georges blocks it well.#T1##CL#
Thrul gets tackled into the cage by St. Georges. St. Georges maintains the clinch.
Thrul blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from St. Georges.
That kick from Thrul tenderised St. Georges's leg. St. Georges is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by St. Georges as he checks the leg kick.
Thrul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St. Georges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St. Georges is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by St. Georges.
St. Georges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrul misses with a straight left.
St. Georges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrul.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Thrul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses.
St. Georges checks a low kick from Thrul.
St. Georges swinging wildly here.
St. Georges lands the left hand.
Thrul tries to land a leg kick but St. Georges saw it coming and moves away.
St. Georges tries to counter by clinching up but Thrul breaks away and moves out of range.
St. Georges scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thrul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St. Georges backing away here, and Thrul unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
St. Georges throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thrul 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.
A left and a right from St. Georges both land. Nice combination.
Thrul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thrul swats away the attempt to clinch by St. Georges.#CL2#
Thrul has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Thrul pushes St. Georges back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Georges misses with some punches. #TD2#
Thrul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but St. Georges regains guard immediately.
St. Georges wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thrul manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Thrul wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
Thrul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thrul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thrul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
St. Georges won't allow Thrul to pass to mount.
Thrul is trying to control the action in half guard but St. Georges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thrul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Thrul. #SUB2#
Thrul wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thrul is looking to stall here but St. Georges recovers full guard.
Thrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Thrul tries to pass.
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 Gauthier St. Georges will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St. Georges closes the distance and clinches up with Thrul, looking for a takedown. St. Georges pushes Thrul against the cage but Thrul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thrul tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it.
Thrul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St. Georges.
St. Georges avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Thrul finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. St. Georges catches Thrul right on the button with a cross.
St. Georges stuffs the takedown.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
Thrul with the counter takedown but St. Georges avoids it easily.#TD#
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thrul is trying to get back to full guard.
St. Georges stalling.
Thrul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Thrul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St. Georges moves into full mount! Thrul won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Thrul is squirming around nicely.
Thrul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St. Georges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Thrul is squirming around nicely.
Thrul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thrul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
St. Georges is looking to stand up but Thrul isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but St. Georges blocks nicely. #T3#
Thrul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Thrul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St. Georges dives on top into guard.#REVR#
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St. Georges defends well.
St. Georges won't allow Thrul to sweep him here.
St. Georges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thrul looking to control. #T4#
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Thrul is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St. Georges defends well.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thrul keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thrul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thrul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier St. Georges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St. Georges 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Gauthier St. Georges!

Gauthier St. Georges wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
And Thrul tries to counter it with a takedown but McKane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKane misses with a low kick.
McKane walks into a left hand.
McKane tests Thrul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrul misses with a low kick as McKane jumps back.
Thrul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrul moves out of range of the body kick from McKane.
McKane with a jab.
McKane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McKane does it's job there.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Thrul's head but Thrul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ozzy McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Thrul gets caught flat footed, as McKane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Thrul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Thrul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Thrul working for a triangle but McKane defends it easily.
McKane controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrul trying to strike off his back.
Thrul trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for a guillotine here but McKane defends easily.
Thrul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKane wants to pass the guard but Thrul is keeping the position.#T3#
Thrul is pulling down on McKane's head. It's preventing any offense from McKane, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thrul fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrul blocks a head kick by McKane.
Thrul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrul.
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKane.
McKane shoots and misses
and Thrul counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
Thrul walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
Thrul jabs McKane right on the nose. McKane blinks but takes it well.
Thrul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.#T4#
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
McKane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thrul.
Thrul walks into a stiff left hand from McKane.
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!
Thrul slips under a jab from McKane.
Thrul 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.
Thrul takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from McKane misses.
Thrul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKane.
McKane looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
McKane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thrul.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Thrul counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Thrul ducks down to avoid it.
McKane cracks Thrul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozzy McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane'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!
#R2#
McKane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrul takes a step back to recover.
Thrul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Thrul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
Thrul 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.
Thrul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrul is out of range.
McKane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrul takes a step back to recover.
It looks like McKane has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thrul moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Thrul ducks down to avoid it.
Thrul shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKane misses with a low kick.
McKane cracks Thrul with an open hand slap.
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Thrul slips under a jab.
Thrul tries to counter with a clinch but McKane shakes him off and moves away.
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrul.
McKane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thrul's waist but Thrul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKane off to one side.
McKane misses with a takedown attempt - Thrul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thrul connects with a solid leg kick.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrul tries a quick counter leg kick but McKane is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for McKane.
Thrul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKane scrambles back to his feet.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
McKane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thrul thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a triangle but McKane pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul working a defensive guard here.
McKane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrul is keeping the position for now.
Thrul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McKane is now in half guard.
Thrul is looking to control McKane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrul avoid being mounted?#T3#
Thrul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thrul controlling the position well.
Thrul is trying to control but McKane passes into side control!
Thrul manages to work his way to half guard, despite McKane's best efforts.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McKane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thrul is just riding it out for now. McKane eventually gives up the hold.
Thrul trying to control from the bottom.
McKane wants to pass the guard but Thrul is defending well.
McKane is trying to control. Thrul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy McKane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKane 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ozzy McKane!

Ozzy McKane wins by unanimous decision!
Ozzy McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Fenix fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrul's head.
Fenix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crunch! Thrul slams his shin into Fenix's torso.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenix as he jumps to the side.
Fenix swings widly with a right hand
and Thrul counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul walks into a jab.
Fenix loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Fenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenix is looking to clinch.
Fenix sets himself, and Thrul steps forward looking for the clinch! Fenix avoids it this time.#T1#
Fenix throws a leg kick
and Thrul counters with a straight right hand.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Fenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fenix shoots in but Thrul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tristan Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul 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.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Fenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fenix scores with a leg kick.
Fenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fenix attempts a counter takedown but Thrul avoids it well and moves away.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix. #T2#
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fenix misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Thrul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Thrul on the inside.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Fenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenix lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fenix dives in for a single leg takedown but Thrul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fenix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thrul tries for a takedown but Fenix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fenix throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
Thrul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Fenix connects with a jab.
Thrul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fenix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrul checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Fenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul goes for a takedown attempt but Fenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fenix tried to score with a low kick but Thrul checks it.
Fenix swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range. #TD#
Fenix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Fenix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fenix throwing strikes but Thrul manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Thrul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fenix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fenix trying to control but Thrul postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Thrul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thrul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thrul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Fenix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Fenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Thrul.
Fenix swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fenix.
Fenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrul's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Fenix as he connects with a hook.
Fenix throws a right and a left that Thrul avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul tries to move into range but Fenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thrul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thrul lands with a nice body kick.
Fenix avoids the head kick by Thrul. #T1#
Thrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrul moves to clinch but Fenix breaks away
enabling Fenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Fenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Thrul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Fenix looking for submissions off his back.
Thrul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thrul wants to take a breather but Fenix is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fenix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thrul is keen to just control but Fenix is a slippery customer.
Thrul tries to pass to full mount but Fenix defends it.
Fenix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fenix regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Thrul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fenix trying to keep a closed guard but Thrul is proving a slippery customer.
Fenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrul looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Fenix looking for subs off his back but Thrul has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fenix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thrul is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fenix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thrul slips a nice elbow through Fenix's hands, connecting with Fenix's forehead.#SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fenix defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thrul moves nicely into side control.
Thrul landing strikes.
Fenix stops Thrul from passing to mount.
Fenix tries to bench press Thrul off him but Thrul keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Thrul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fenix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tristan Fenix!

Tristan Fenix wins by unanimous decision!
Tristan Fenix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 0426
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Ballinger scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballinger scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ballinger as he connects with a hook.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballinger.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballinger misses the target.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ballinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Ballinger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thrul pinned against the cage. Thrul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ballinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrul under the eye.
Ballinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thrul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ballinger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger scores with a hook to the body. Thrul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thrul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ballinger.
Ballinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Ballinger throws a sloppy head kick and Thrul moves out of range easily.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Ballinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballinger misses the body punch
and Thrul counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ballinger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger misses with a hook. Thrul ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Thrul does it's job there.
Ballinger throws an off balance right hand
and Thrul counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thrul.
Ballinger ducks right into an uppercut from Thrul.
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ballinger throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Thrul to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballinger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Ballinger misses
and Thrul counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ballinger lands a nice looking body kick.
Ballinger misses with a hook #KD2#
and Thrul counters with a head kick that drops Ballinger! #ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Thrul pushes down on Ballinger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Ballinger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballinger wants to improve his position but Thrul is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Ballinger actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Thrul has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ballinger defend it? Thrul steps over the head and cranks it - Ballinger is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thrul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jo Ballinger had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Ascension 0412
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Thrul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrul pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Thrul settles back down. #CL#
Thrul gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Thrul digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire stalling against the cage. #TD#
McGuire tightens his grip and picks Thrul up, before dumping him to the ground. Thrul manages to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thrul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Thrul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
McGuire is in close to Thrul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Thrul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thrul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire with a nice head shot there.
Thrul wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thrul keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Thrul has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
Thrul pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire postures up in Thrul's guard and throws a big left but Thrul blocks it.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Thrul keeps moving.
Thrul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thrul is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thrul's head.#SUB2#
Thrul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrul working a defensive guard here.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thrul punching to the body, from the bottom.
Thrul can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thrul wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Thrul is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGuire working Thrul over with strikes.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire is controlling the pace.
Thrul punching from the bottom.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul is trying to get back to full guard.
Thrul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thrul tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thrul counter with a right hand.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire defending well as Thrul loads up on a big left hand.
Thrul swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Nice sprawl there from Thrul as McGuire shoots in.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrul. That's going to slow McGuire down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a wild combination. #CL#
McGuire gets a clinch. #T1#
Thrul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Thrul wants a takedown but no success here.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thrul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Thrul tightens his grip and picks McGuire up, before dumping him to the ground. McGuire manages to land in guard. #SUB#
McGuire working for a triangle but Thrul defends it easily.
Thrul stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there. #T2#
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Thrul is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrul wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Thrul being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Thrul trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire pulls Thrul in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Thrul's body.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Thrul avoids the body shot from McGuire. #T4#
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrul tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrul.
McGuire misses with a hook #TD2#
and Thrul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGuire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thrul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard but Thrul has mounted him!
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thrul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thrul looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Thrul.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrul misses the jab.
McGuire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Thrul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Thrul is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thrul moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Thrul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Thrul scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire catches Thrul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Thrul. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGuire.
McGuire grinds an elbow into Thrul's temple.
McGuire grinds an elbow into Thrul's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands an elbow. #T2#
McGuire works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thrul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuire just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Thrul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thrul regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGuire's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McGuire prevents Thrul from improving his position.#T3#
McGuire working over Thrul with some ground and pound. Thrul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thrul wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
Thrul lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mike McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thrul is hanging on to McGuire's back as he tries to escape.
Thrul not allowing McGuire to control his hands.
Thrul doesn't have the hooks in and McGuire manages to turn into his guard.
Thrul 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.
McGuire pushing down on Thrul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Thrul wants to get back to full guard.
Thrul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Thrul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thrul trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McGuire manages to pass to mount!
McGuire working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire prevents Thrul from getting the reversal.
McGuire is landing with some decent strikes but Thrul is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrul can do to turn this around?
Thrul is looking to get to half guard.
McGuire raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Ascension 0329
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Anderson throws a right hand that Thrul ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrul also avoids with ease.
Thrul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Thrul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kevin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Thrul feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Thrul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrul tries a quick counter leg kick but Anderson is wise to it.#CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrul on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Thrul scores with a hook.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Thrul.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrul.#T1##TD2#
Thrul closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thrul slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Anderson is not content to let Thrul control the position.
Thrul not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Thrul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thrul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Thrul has control of the leg. #T2#
Thrul is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thrul is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Thrul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thrul wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson gets back to full guard. #T3#
Thrul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Anderson is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Thrul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thrul trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Thrul has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrul wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Thrul trying to control the position.
Thrul striking off his back but it's not causing Anderson any problems.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thrul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thrul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thrul sneaks back into half guard.
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 Kevin Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul'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#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrul throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Thrul thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson tries to clinch but Thrul moves away
and Thrul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Thrul throws a counter combo.
Thrul blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Thrul jumps back.
Thrul feints a counter leg kick.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Thrul off the cage and back into range.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrul circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrul can do to turn this around?#T1##CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Thrul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thrul to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson backing away here, and Thrul unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kevin Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Kevin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Thrul pushes him off.
Thrul throws a counter combo.
Thrul throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson thumps Thrul with a low kick.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Thrul scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Kevin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Thrul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrul. #CL#
Thrul gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrul.
Thrul working aggressively here.
Thrul working aggressively here.
Thrul lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrul. #T3#
Thrul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thrul dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Thrul scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Thrul looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Thrul backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Anderson's temple! It sends Anderson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Thrul celebrates and the doctors try to help Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Kevin Anderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Its not a big deal I'll come better in next fight.'.

Event: Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Pilvi throws a push kick but Thrul slaps the foot to one side.
Pilvi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Thrul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pilvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
Thrul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pilvi cracks the inside of Thrul's front leg.
Thrul misses with a straight left.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilvi lands a jab to Thrul's midsection.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pilvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Pilvi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrul looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pilvi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pilvi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Thrul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thrul takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul lands a shot to the body.
Thrul lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrul gets through Pilvi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Thrul has clasped his hands together around Pilvi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thrul wants to control but Pilvi is keeping him busy.
Pilvi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thrul throws a strike aimed at the side of Pilvi's head but Pilvi avoids it well.
Pilvi is trying to get back to half guard.
Pilvi struggling a bit here.
Pilvi is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
Thrul 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. #T2#
Thrul tries to score with some ground and pound. Pilvi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thrul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pilvi keeps working.
Pilvi is looking to reverse the position.
Thrul sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pilvi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pilvi is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
Pilvi regains half guard.
Thrul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pilvi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul throwing strikes here but Pilvi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pilvi blocking the ground and pound.
Thrul throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Thrul misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrul throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Thrul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pilvi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thrul avoids the attempt from Pilvi to control.
Thrul looking to finish with strikes here!
Thrul with good strikes from the mount here!
Thrul looking to control but Pilvi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Thrul sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Thrul jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pilvi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pilvi and Thrul has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Pilvi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pilvi is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
Pilvi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thrul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pilvi throws a leg kick but Thrul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thrul moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrul tries to counter by clinching up but Pilvi breaks away and moves out of range.
Pilvi misses with a straight right.
Pilvi scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Thrul misses its target.
Pilvi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pilvi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilvi looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pilvi.
Pilvi blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Veikko Pilvi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pilvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Pilvi looks to land a body kick but Thrul moved away.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Pilvi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pilvi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pilvi throws a leg kick
and Thrul counters with a body kick.
Thrul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pilvi tries a low kick but Thrul avoids it.
Thrul feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thrul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pilvi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pilvi throws a lazy right hand but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pilvi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrul.
Thrul missing with a left hand there. Pilvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pilvi takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Pilvi defending well as Thrul loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Thrul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thrul's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pilvi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pilvi.
Pilvi throws a sloppy head kick and Thrul moves out of range easily.
Pilvi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pilvi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrul counters with a leg kick.
Pilvi throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Pilvi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pilvi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pilvi can pounce on him.
Thrul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pilvi to score with a decent uppercut.
Pilvi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Pilvi stuffs the takedown attempt from Thrul. Thrul gets slowly back to his feet.
Pilvi throws out a counter right but Thrul avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pilvi, right into the meat.
Pilvi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thrul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pilvi is out of range and Thrul settles back down.
Thrul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilvi.
Thrul tried to counter with a leg kick but Pilvi avoided it.
Pilvi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrul half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Thrul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Thrul tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Thrul is looking for a takedown.
Pilvi prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Thrul has a couple of punches blocked by Pilvi.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Pilvi.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Pilvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pilvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pilvi backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrul.
Pilvi tries to break free but Thrul pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pilvi breaks the clinch.
Pilvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pilvi lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Pilvi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul'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##TD#
Pilvi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thrul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pilvi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul trying to control but Pilvi is working from the bottom.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Pilvi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pilvi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilvi, not yet.
Thrul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pilvi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pilvi keeping full guard, as Thrul tries to pass.
Pilvi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pilvi wants to control from the top but Thrul keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Thrul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pilvi passes into half guard.
Thrul tries to roll over but Pilvi keeps him under control.
Pilvi is trying to control the action in half guard but Thrul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pilvi in particular looking to stall.
Thrul is looking to control Pilvi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thrul avoid being mounted?#T3#
Thrul is pressing down on Pilvi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thrul is looking to sweep but instead, Pilvi has passed into half guard.
Pilvi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thrul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thrul.
Thrul is trying to control the position but Pilvi postures up.
Aznar Thrul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thrul wants to sweep here but Pilvi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thrul working a defensive guard but Pilvi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Thrul tries to buck Pilvi off but Pilvi is having none of it.
Pilvi taking a breather here.
Thrul struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilvi trying to control the position but Thrul is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veikko Pilvi.
I think Pilvi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veikko Pilvi!
Veikko Pilvi 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: EPL 11.9
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Thrul misses the shot to the body.
Haades flicks out a counter leg kick but Thrul steps away.
Hannes Haades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrul with a hook.
A lazy left from Haades finds it's target.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Haades on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haades tries a quick counter leg kick but Thrul is wise to it.
Haades waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrul.
It looked like Thrul was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haades throws the left hand but Thrul avoids the punch easily.
Haades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrul avoids the body shot from Haades.
Haades throws a head kick that misses
and Thrul counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul throws a hook but Haades blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul has a takedown stuffed.
Thrul jabs Haades right on the nose. Haades blinks but takes it well.#T1##CL#
Thrul pushes Haades up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul tries a body shot but Haades blocks it.
Thrul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Thrul swings wildly with an uppercut but Haades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul prevents a body shot from Haades.
Thrul misses with the head strike.
Haades misses with some punches.
Haades misses with a body punch.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haades misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haades misses with some punches.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrul lands a hook that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Thrul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haades makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haades.
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.
Thrul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrul misses with the head strike.
Haades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haades's elbow.
Haades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Thrul misses with the head strike.
Haades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haades.
Haades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Haades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrul misses with a punch on the inside.
Haades lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrul misses with a body punch.
Haades misses with a body punch.
Haades swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Thrul misses with the head strike. #TD#
Thrul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haades is trying to keep an underhook but Thrul manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Haades makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul ducks right into an uppercut from Haades.
Haades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Haades.
Thrul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haades counters with a straight right hand.
Thrul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haades moves out of range of the body kick from Thrul.
Thrul takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4##CL2#
Haades clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thrul fails to land.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Thrul on the inside.
Thrul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haades scores with a hook to the body.
Haades lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Thrul misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Thrul works on Haades's body with a couple of short punches.
Thrul working aggressively here.
Haades misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haades misses with some punches.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haades lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haadess head.
Still in the clinch, Haades scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Haades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
Haades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thrul tries to clinch up but Haades circles away and keeps his distance.
Haades scores with a punch to the head.
Haades leaves Thrul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrul. That's going to slow Haades down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thrul.
Haades blocks a leg kick.
Haades keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haades blocks a jab.
Haades avoids a kick to the body.
Thrul thuds his right hand into Haades's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haades throws a low kick but Thrul moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Haades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Haades blocks the leg kick.
Haades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haades scores with a nice head shot.
Thrul moves out of range of the strikes.
Hannes Haades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haades.
Haades lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haades looks to land a body kick but Thrul moved away.
Haades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrul.
Haades lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haades throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haades tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thrul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thrul throws a body kick that misses.
Haades tests Thrul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haades misses with a wild combination.
Thrul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrul.
Thrul misses the shot to the body.
Haades connects with the punch.
Thrul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrul blocks a head kick by Haades.
Haades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haades throws a sloppy head kick and Thrul moves out of range easily.
Thrul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hannes Haades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrul misses with a two punch combination. #T3##CL2#
Haades clinches with his opponent.
Haades makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Haades lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Thrul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haades scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrul tries to work over Haades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as Haades controls his hands.
Thrul takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Haades.
Haades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Haades avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage. #T4#
Haades blocking some punches.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul scores with a hook to the body.
Thrul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul swings wildly with an uppercut but Haades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haades misses with some punches.
Thrul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrul lands with a right to the head.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haades scores with a shot to the side of Thrul's head.
Haades scores with a shot to the side of Thrul's head.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Thrul.
Thrul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haades prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hannes Haades.
Well Haades 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 18:20
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 18:20
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannes Haades!
A very excited looking Hannes Haades 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: EPL 11.8
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Thrul moved out of range.
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Thrul lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thrul scores with a head kick. Tyson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyson throws a hook but Thrul avoids it easily.
Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Thrul moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Tyson misses the jab.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thrul loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyson defending well as Thrul loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Thrul wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side
and Thrul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Thrul is rocked!#T1#
Thrul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Oh Thrul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Thrul misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thrul seems to have got his legs back now.
Thrul blocks a jab.
Thrul gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tyson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Bolivar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thrul in his tracks.
Bolivar throws out a leg kick but Thrul moves out of range and Bolivar only half commits.
Thrul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolivar's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bolivar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thrul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolivar pinned against the cage. Bolivar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thrul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolivar cracks Thrul with a good jab.
Bolivar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolivar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bolivar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Thrul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thrul looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bolivar is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Thrul misses with the ground and pound.
Bolivar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Thrul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bolivar parries the strikes from Thrul easily there. Thrul is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bolivar to escape.
Thrul laying and praying for a moment but Bolivar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but Thrul has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar keeps trying to improve his position.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thrul is working away from the top position though.
Thrul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Thrul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thrul thows a huge punch but Bolivar dodges it nicely.
Thrul throwing shots but Bolivar is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolivar is trying to stand back up but Thrul is controlling him
Thrul is taking a breather. Bolivar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Thrul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolivar is just riding it out for now. Thrul eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bolivar is trying to maintain the position but Thrul is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrul half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bolivar misses with a wild body shot.
Bolivar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrul can pounce on him.
Bolivar throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolivar misses with a straight left. #TD#
Thrul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolivar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thrul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Thrul landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thrul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bolivar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thrul throws a big elbow that misses.
Thrul throwing strikes but missing.
Thrul 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.
Thrul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thrul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul connects with a body shot that sends Bolivar's belly button to the back.
Bolivar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrul counters with an inside leg kick.
Bolivar throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pablo Bolivar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Thrul closes the distance and pushes Bolivar back into the cage.
Thrul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolivar backwards.
Bolivar tries to throw a body punch but Thrul avoids it by throwing Bolivar back against the cage.
Thrul prevents a body shot from Bolivar.
Bolivar is trying to break the clinch but Thrul has him pressed against the cage.
Thrul lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bolivar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thrul misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thrul.
Thrul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolivar misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bolivar breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Thrul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrul.#T1#
Bolivar is looking to slow Thrul down with leg kicks.
Bolivar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolivar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrul misses with a leg kick
and Bolivar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolivar lands a jab to Thrul's midsection.
Bolivar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bolivar lunges at Thrul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrul's hand.
Bolivar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thrul misses with a body kick.
Bolivar stuns Thrul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolivar. Thrul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul looks for a takedown but Bolivar sprawls well.
Bolivar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thrul counters with a head kick.
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolivar misses the target.
Pablo Bolivar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the body from Bolivar misses
and Thrul counters with a body kick.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Bolivar stuffs the takedown attempt from Thrul. Thrul gets slowly back to his feet.
Thrul loads up on a big right hand but Bolivar slips the punch.
Thrul throws a wild body kick that Bolivar sees coming a mile off.
Thrul misses with a hook. Bolivar ducked under it nicely.
Thrul moves in looking to clinch but Bolivar pushes him off.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolivar misses with a kick to the body.
Bolivar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrul.
Bolivar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thrul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolivar circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolivar! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thrul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bolivar!#SUB#
Thrul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thrul 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.#T3#
Thrul tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aznar Thrul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
Thrul misses with the ground and pound.
Bolivar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thrul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thrul happy to just control the position for now.
Bolivar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrul controls the position from side control.
Thrul trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bolivar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bolivar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thrul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aznar Thrul.
I think Thrul 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 20:18
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EPL 11.6
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Thrul misses with an uppercut. Clones Jr saw that one coming.
Thrul takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Clones Jr 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.
Clones Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrul counters with an outside leg kick.
Clones Jr misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Clones Jr clinches up with Thrul and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clones Jr fails to land.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul takes a shot to the head.
Thrul cracks Clones Jr with a nice body shot.
Clones Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clones Jr tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul tries to work over Clones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clones Jr misses with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clones Jr.
Clones Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Clones Jr misses with the head strike.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thrul scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Clones Jr.
Thrul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrul.
Clones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrul.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Clones Jr prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Clones Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thruls head.
Clones Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Thrul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Clones Jr regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Clones Jr keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Clones Jr looking for a guillotine here but Thrul defends easily.
Thrul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clones Jr is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thrul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clones Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Thrul looking to control but Clones Jr passes into half guard.
Clones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thrul wants to get back to full guard.
Thrul trying to hold on to Clones Jr's head to control him but Clones Jr postures up.
Thrul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clones Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clones Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thrul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clones Jr. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrul is trying to control but can't.
Thrul desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thrul trying to control but Clones Jr postures up.
Clones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clones Jr trying to pass the guard but Thrul defending well. #SUB#
Clones Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thrul defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Clones Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
That's time! Clones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Good exchange - Thrul coming out on top.
Thrul thumps Clones Jr with a low kick.
That kick from Thrul tenderised Clones Jr's leg. Clones Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clones Jr tries to clinch but Thrul moves out of range.
Clones Jr lands with a hook. Thrul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clones Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrul moved out of range nicely.
Clones Jr checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Clones Jr misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Thrul finds it's target.
Thrul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thrul throws a leg kick
and Clones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Thrul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Thrul throws a body punch but Clones Jr moves out of range.
Clones Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Thrul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrul looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thrul throws the left hand but Clones Jr avoids the punch easily.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Clones Jr.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clones Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrul - the referee stops the clock and Clones Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrul. Clones Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thrul throws a lazy right hand but Clones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Clones Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thrul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Clones Jr fails to land.
Clones Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clones Jr digs a right hand underneath Thrul's ribcage. Thrul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Clones Jr avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Aznar Thrul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Thrul avoids it by throwing Clones Jr back against the cage.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clones Jr's elbow.
Clones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thrul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clones Jr tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clones Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul misses with a body punch.
Clones Jr lands a right hand.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clones Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Clones Jr lands a right hand.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Thrul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Clones Jr looking for a guillotine here but Thrul defends easily.
Clones Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Don Clones Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thrul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clones Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thrul lands a couple of elbows.
Clones Jr keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Clones Jr pulls Thrul in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Clones Jr is trying to keep Thrul in close.
Thrul trying to control but Clones Jr is working from the bottom.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrul trying to control but Clones Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Thrul.
Don Clones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrul 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.
Thrul misses with a takedown
and Clones Jr counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aznar Thrul.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 20:18
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EPL 11.5
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Thrul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thrul tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thrul to the ground. Thrul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thrul misses with a hook.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Thrul throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Thrul throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Thrul pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Thrul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrul counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Thrul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thrul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Thrul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Thrul gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Garcia working aggressively here.
A short left from Garcia.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thrul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thrul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrul is defending well.
Thrul prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrul lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Thrul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Thrul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul checks a leg kick.
Thrul swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thrul scores with a body shot. #TD#
Garcia scores with a takedown into Thrul's guard.
Garcia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
Thrul working a defensive guard here.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrul works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Thrul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thrul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thrul with a nice head shot there.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Garcia working for a triangle but Thrul defends it easily.
Thrul scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thrul looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Garcia 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.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thrul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.
Thrul in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thrul trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Thrul looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thrul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thrul's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul 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. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Garcia avoids the head kick by Thrul.
And Garcia counters with a quick kick to the body but Thrul blocks it.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
A head kick from Thrul lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
Thrul throws a combination that misses
and Thrul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by Thrul.
Thrul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Thrul ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.
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 telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Thrul steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Thrul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia tries to counter with a takedown but Thrul is quick to defend against it.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrul tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thrul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrul.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia pushes Thrul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aznar Thrul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thrul fails to land.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aznar Thrul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thrul misses with a body punch.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Thrul.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thrul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodney Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thrul can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Thrul misses with a body punch.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Garcia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thrul is trying to keep an underhook but Garcia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcia working Thrul over with strikes.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Garcia working Thrul over with strikes.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Thrul is defending well.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Thrul's head.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Thrul's head.
Thrul is trying to control but can't.
Thrul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thrul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
Garcia 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.
Thrul won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Thrul trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Garcia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thrul is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?#T4#
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrul seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrul manages to get to full guard.
Thrul 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#
Garcia gets full guard.#SUB#
Garcia looking for a triangle here. Thrul is fighting it but it looks tight! Garcia pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thrul is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodney Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EPL 11.4
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Thrul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
Thrul throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. Thrul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingsley counters with a body kick.
Kingsley throws a hook but Thrul avoids it easily.
Thrul throws a hook but Kingsley avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kingsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrul missing with a left hand there. Kingsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Thrul moved away.
A jab from Thrul does it's job there.#TD#
Thrul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kingsley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thrul working away.#T1#
Thrul wants to control but Kingsley is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Thrul crashes against the mat.
Kingsley wants to get back to his feet but Thrul drags him back down.
Kingsley struggling a bit here.
Kingsley manages to get back to half guard.
Kingsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Thrul.
Kingsley is trying to control but can't.
Kingsley is trying is best to control the position here.
Kingsley tries to roll over but Thrul keeps him under control.#T2#
Thrul trying to control the action but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
Thrul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kingsley is trying to control but can't.
Kingsley is not content to let Thrul control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kingsley is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thrul lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Thrul.
Kingsley tries a quick counter leg kick but Thrul is wise to it.#T3##CL#
Thrul moves into the clinch.
Kingsley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kingsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Thrul won't allow it.
Thrul tries to work over Kingsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kingsley. #BC2#
Kingsley breaks from the clinch.
Thrul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrul with a hook.
Thrul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingsley doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kingsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingsley doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul throws a series of punches but Kingsley moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul checks a leg kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Kingsley.
Thrul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.#TD#
Thrul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thrul lands in his opponent's guard.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Thrul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thrul 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.
Kingsley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thrul's guard. #REVB#
Kingsley with a nice head shot there.
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Thrul keeping full guard, as Kingsley tries to pass.
Thrul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Thrul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thrul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley.
Kingsley connects with a looping right hand.
Kingsley dips to his left and cracks Thrul with an uppercut!#TD#
Thrul gets the takedown into side control.
Thrul lands some shots froms side control.
Kingsley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thrul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingsley can do to turn this around?
Thrul avoids the attempt from Kingsley to control.
Thrul with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thrul raining down shots from the mount!
Thrul lands with some strikes.#T1#
Thrul working Kingsley over with strikes here.
Aznar Thrul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingsley tries to hold on but Thrul postures up.
Kingsley is looking to improve his position but Thrul isn't that keen on the idea.
Kingsley is still trying to improve position.
Thrul pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kingsley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thrul looking to control but Kingsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kingsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aznar Thrul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thrul controlling his opponent.
Thrul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrul controlling from the full mount.
Thrul wants to control the pace but Kingsley is squirming around nicely.
Kingsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thrul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kingsley is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Thrul avoids the attempt from Kingsley to control.
Thrul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thrul looking to finish Kingsley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kingsley!
Kingsley regains half guard.
Kyle Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kingsley tries to roll over but Thrul keeps him under control.
Thrul missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Kingsley is looking to get back to full guard here but Thrul has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kingsley is looking for a sweep.
Kingsley is letting Thrul control him for a moment.
Kingsley can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingsley is trying to escape the position but Thrul is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Kingsley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thrul working the ground and pound.
Thrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingsley keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thrul 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:18
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:18
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!
After the fight, Aznar Thrul was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Larry misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Thrul.
Thrul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thrul tries to clinch there but Larry circles away.
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Larry misses the target.
Larry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrul moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Thrul.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrul. #CL2#
Thrul clinches.
Larry can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thrul has hold of one of Larry's legs. Larry is fighting the takedown attempt but Thrul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Larry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thrul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Larry is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Thrul working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Larry working for a triangle but Thrul defends it easily. #SUB#
Larry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving.
Thrul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrul landing some decent shots from guard.
Thrul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larry 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.#SUB#
Larry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thrul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Larry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Larry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thrul has picked Larry up and slammed him! Larry can't keep hold of the triangle and Thrul manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Larry is trying to improve his position.
Larry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Larry can't escape the position.
Thrul landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thrul landing punches.
Thrul wants to control the pace but Larry is squirming around nicely.
Larry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Thrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
Larry wants to pass the guard but Thrul is keeping the position.
Thrul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larry stopping the sweep attempt from Thrul.
Thrul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul striking off his back but it's not causing Larry any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
A big right from Thrul misses.
Thrul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larry misses with a leg kick.
Thrul feints and then cracks Larry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larry down.
Thrul has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Larry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thrul swings for the body but Larry moves out of range.
Larry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thrul just manages to avoid it.
Larry moves out of range of the body kick from Thrul.
Larry throws out a powerful jab.
Larry throws out a leg kick but Thrul moves out of range and Larry only half commits.
Larry scores with a nice strike.
Thrul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thrul throws a sloppy body shot
and Larry counters with a good low kick that Thrul was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Larry.
Thrul cracks Larry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Larry misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Thrul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrul lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Larry is predictable there
and Thrul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larry tries to land a front kick but Thrul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Thrul.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Larry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrul.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrul jabs Larry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lethal Larry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrul is out of range and Larry settles back down.
Lethal Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aznar Thrul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thrul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larry connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Thrul feints and as Larry raises his hands in defense, Thrul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but Larry is retaining full guard.
Thrul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larry being controlled here, momentarily.
Aznar Thrul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there. #T3#
Thrul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thrul trying to control but Larry is working from the bottom.
Thrul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larry throws a looping overhand right but Thrul ducks down to avoid it. #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.
Larry avoids a kick to the body.
Thrul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrul.
Thrul lands with a cross.
Larry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thrul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thrul with the counter takedown but Larry avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thrul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larry's guard.
Thrul scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Larry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thrul escapes and throws Larry's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thrul controlling from side mount.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but Larry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thrul 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 18:20
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 18:20
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 18:20

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

Event: EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Thrul.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Thrul's legs.
And Thrul tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
McGuire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thrul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thrul throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrul is keeping the position for now.
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.
Thrul is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard. #T1#
Thrul trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
Thrul with a nice cross.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Thrul's legs.
Thrul throws a counter combo.
Thrul explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Thrul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Thrul is now in McGuire's guard.
McGuire is controlling Thrul's posture.#T2##SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thrul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Thrul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thrul wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Thrul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrul landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Thrul defends easily. #SUB#
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thrul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thrul defends well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
Thrul is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Thrul throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrul sprawls and moves away.
McGuire misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Thrul rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Thrul moved out of range.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire stuns Thrul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thrul flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.#T1#
A low kick from Thrul is predictable there
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Thrul as McGuire shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Thrul there.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrul counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Thrul ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Thrul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire checks a low kick from Thrul.
Thrul throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
As Thrul backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
McGuire misses with an uppercut
letting Thrul counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Thrul avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Thrul throws a big counter head kick but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire throws a hook but Thrul blocks it.
Thrul throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Thrul misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul counters with a body kick.
Thrul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Thrul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thrul throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Charles McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thrul throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Thrul looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Thrul counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrul throws a fast counter high kick but McGuire manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thrul connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Thrul misses with an uppercut.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Thrul avoids it.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
Thrul checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 19:19
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016

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

That was a close round but I would say that Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul misses with a body kick.
Thrul throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thrul on his heels. He'll look to pass Thrul's guard now, I'm sure.
Thrul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Thrul has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Stern pushes down on Thrul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stern wants to free his trapped foot but Thrul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thrul wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thrul!
Thrul is working to get back to half guard.
Stern landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Stern moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Stern has managed to slip his arm under Thrul's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thrul is tapping out! Submission win for Stern.

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

Event: Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
McCall throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
McCall looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCall's corner calls for a 1-2. McCall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thrul moves forwards but McCall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCall moves away.
Thrul throws a body kick that misses
and McCall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from McCall.
McCall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thrul.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
McCall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thrul walks into a stiff left hand from McCall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thrul slips a straight right by McCall.
Thrul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrul tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thrul somewhat.#T1#
Thrul blocks a head kick by McCall.
Thrul throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCall throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
A combination from McCall does no damage.
Thrul throws out a counter right but McCall avoids it with no problem.
McCall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrul at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
McCall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
McCall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrul moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Thrul with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
McCall misses with a looping right.
McCall throws a push kick but Thrul slaps the foot to one side.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
Thrul cracks the inside of McCall's front leg.
McCall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thrul counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrul thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from McCall misses.
Thrul looks to land a combination but McCall avoids it well.
Thrul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCall.
Thrul moves away from the strike by McCall.
Gareth McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
McCall moves into the clinch.
Thrul throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall misses with a body punch.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Thrul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrul lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrul.
Thrul works on McCall's body with a couple of short punches.
McCall prevents the takedown attempt.
Gareth McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Thrul lands with a right to the head.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
McCall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thrul.
McCall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCall misses with a punch to the body.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
Thrul lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McCall. #T4#
McCall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thrul lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul lands a nice uppercut.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as McCall controls his hands.
McCall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrul avoiding damage as McCall throws knees to the body.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCall's elbow.
McCall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thrul lands with a right to the head.
Thrul misses with the head strike.
Thrul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall lands an elbow just above Thrul 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCall.
Thrul tries to circle away but McCall has him pinned against the cage.
Thrul blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth McCall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
That kick from Thrul tenderised McCall's leg. McCall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy body kick from Thrul
letting McCall counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
Thrul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrul keeps the fight on the outside.
Thrul slips under a jab.
Thrul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCall's head.
McCall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thrul keeps McCall at a distance using the push kick.
Thrul lands with a shot to the body.
Thrul lands a jab to McCall's midsection.
Thrul swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.#TD2#
Thrul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thrul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.
McCall has a hand on Thrul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thrul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thrul controlling the pace for now.
Thrul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thrul throws some wild stikes that McCall manages to avoid easily.
Thrul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCall really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Thrul working McCall over with strikes here.
Thrul trying to control but McCall is having none of it.
McCall is working to get back to half guard.
McCall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thrul.
Thrul prevents McCall from getting the reversal.
Thrul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thrul lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Thrul thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thrul lands a big shot there that rocks McCall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrul throwing strikes here but McCall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thrul trying to control but McCall is having none of it.
Thrul throwing strikes here but McCall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thrul thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thrul pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thrul with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
McCall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thrul wants to pass to mount but McCall is defending the position.
Thrul misses with a head shot. McCall uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Thrul trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul'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#
Thrul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCall momentarily.
Gareth McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrul shapes to counter with a head kick.
McCall stuns Thrul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCall thows a leg kick but Thrul checks it
and Thrul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thrul misses with a two punch combination.
Thrul moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
Thrul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCall misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCall to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Thrul clinches with his opponent.
Thrul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Thrul has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McCall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
McCall is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Thrul off. It looks like it's working - Thrul slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! McCall displaying calm under pressure there.
Thrul moves forwards but McCall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrul.
McCall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul checks the leg kick.
McCall throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from McCall misses.
McCall tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Thrul.
Thrul throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCall.
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thrul's hands.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thrul lands a jab to the nose.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrul counters with a good low kick that McCall was not able to check.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCall.
McCall misses with a looping left.
McCall connects with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Thrul.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrul.
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Thrul has McCall up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrul misses with a body punch.
Thrul misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McCall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thrul can turn it around.
McCall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCall is looking to control Thrul's arms but Thrul gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCall has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrul.
Thrul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Thrul works on McCall's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCall misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCall blocks a body shot from Thrul.
Thrul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
Thrul lands a shoulder strike.
Thrul lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Thrul lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Thrul goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCall prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCalls head.
McCall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thrul. #TD2#
Thrul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Thrul is looking for a kimura here.
Thrul content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrul 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul 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: Ascension 924
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Thrul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Anielski darts in and clinches Thrul up against the cage.
Thrul tries to work over Anielski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thrul lands a body shot.
Thrul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anielski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anielski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anielski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrul lands a body shot.
Thrul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anielski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thrul lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thrul to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anielski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Thrul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anielski is out of range.
Anielski is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrul.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses.
Anielski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul connects with a high kick.
Anielski swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anielski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anielski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrul throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
Thrul connects with a leg kick. Anielski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anielski doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrul circles away.
Thrul throws a fast counter high kick but Anielski manages to duck under it in time.
Thrul connects with a leg kick. Anielski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anielski. Anielski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrul misses with a head kick. #T2#
Anielski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrul has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anielski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Thrul moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anielski.
Anielski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anielski's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as Anielski controls his hands.
Anielski blocks an uppercut.
Anielski pushes Thrul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrul blocks an uppercut.
Thrul has a couple of punches blocked by Anielski.
Thrul is working for takedown but Anielski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucjan Anielski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Anielski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anielski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Anielski prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Anielski prevents the takedown attempt.
Anielski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anielski after a bit of a struggle.
Anielski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thrul. #TD2#
Thrul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thrul stalling.
Anielski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Thrul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thrul works his way into side control.
Thrul in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anielski is not content to let Thrul control the position.
Thrul is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul misses with a hook
and Anielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anielski blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrul.
Aznar Thrul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Anielski moved away.
Anielski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thrul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anielski circles away.
Anielski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Thrul moves into the clinch.
Anielski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anielski misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anielski.
Thrul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anielski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Thrul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Thrul.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thrul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrul darts in trying to clinch
and Anielski counters with a good low kick that Thrul was not able to check.
Anielski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thrul throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anielski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Thrul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anielski moves away.
Anielski connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Thrul coming out on top.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anielski's head backwards.
Anielski looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
Thrul throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Anielski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul works the jab nicely.
Thrul swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anielski.
Nice shot by Anielski.
No joy there for Anielski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anielski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anielski digs a good hook to Thrul's body.
Anielski is looking to score with low kicks.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Anielski moves away from the strike by Thrul.
A little feinted left hand from Anielski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Thrul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anielski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anielski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrul.
Anielski loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Thrul there.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Anielski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anielski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrul. Thrul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anielski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anielski misses with a straight left.
Thrul follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thrul misses the body punch
and Anielski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thrul's knee momentarily.#T4#
Anielski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrul just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anielski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anielski tries to avoid it but Thrul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anielski to the ground. Anielski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thrul throws a jab but it's blocked by Anielski.
Thrul dodges the punch combination from Anielski.
Thrul throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Thrul gets a takedown into half guard.
Anielski wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anielski lands a jab to the nose.
Thrul shoots in and drives through. Anielski sprawls well.
Thrul throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anielski counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Thrul. Beautiful body shot.
Anielski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thrul misses with a leg kick
and Anielski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anielski lands with a shot to the body.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thrul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anielski, pushing him back against the cage.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anielski prevents Thrul from breaking the clinch.
Anielski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrul misses with the head strike. #T1##BC#
Anielski breaks the clinch.
Thrul lands a jab to the nose.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Thrul throws a head kick that Anielski semi-blocks.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Anielski's head but Anielski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anielski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thrul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anielski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Thrul misses
and Anielski counters with a nice uppercut.
Anielski avoids the head kick by Thrul.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anielski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anielski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrul.
Anielski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thrul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some bone on bone action there as Anielski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thrul takes one to the chin there.
Lucjan Anielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul moves out of range of the leg kick from Anielski.
A head kick misses from Thrul.
Anielski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anielski throwing a counter right hand but Thrul manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Thrul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anielski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Thrul dives in and scores a takedown into Anielski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul postures up in Anielski's guard and throws a big left but Anielski blocks it.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrul trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anielski trying to control the position here.
Thrul lands a couple of elbows.
Thrul looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thrul throws a strike but Anielski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thrul working a defensive guard here. #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.
Thrul wants to hit a switch here but Anielski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thrul there!
Thrul is looking to improve his position but Anielski isn't that keen on the idea.
Thrul wants to control but Anielski is having none of it.
Thrul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucjan Anielski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thrul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!
A very excited looking Aznar Thrul 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: Ascension - 3
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Thrul goes for a double leg but Yates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yates continues to drive forward.
Thrul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Yates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrul misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming.
Thrul throws a hook but Yates blocks it.
Yates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrul on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul misses with a low kick as Yates jumps back.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yates throws a head kick but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yates misses with a body shot.
Thrul throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates checks the leg kick.
Yates 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.
Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing.
Yates lands a nice shot that snaps Thrul's head back.
Thrul tries to land a leg kick but Yates saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul misses with a wild body shot.
Thrul tries to clinch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates throws a series of punches but Thrul avoids them all with ease.
Yates gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thrul counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance. #T1#
Thrul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harrison Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yates's head.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yates - the referee stops the clock and Thrul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yates. Thrul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thrul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thrul thuds his shin into the meat of Yates's side.
Thrul misses the jab.
Thrul avoids the body shot from Yates.
Thrul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates.
Thrul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thrul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thrul scores with a hook to the body. Yates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yates checks a low kick from Thrul.
Yates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yates wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Yates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yates scrambles back to his feet.
Thrul slips a jab from Yates.#CL2#
Yates clinches up against the cage.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yates's elbow.
Yates lands with a left to the head.
Thrul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrul blocks an elbow strike from Yates. #TD#
Thrul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yates is trying to keep an underhook but Thrul manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thrul trying to control from half guard but Yates is working away.
Yates is trying to maintain the position but Thrul is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thrul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Yates moves into full guard.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thrul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yates is trying to keep Thrul in close.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates keeping full guard, as Thrul tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thrul fakes the leg kick and cracks Yates in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrul. That's going to slow Yates down.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Thrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrul cracks Yates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yates tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thrul is able to avoid easily.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Yates - just one landing.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yates can pounce on him.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
Thrul avoids a kick to the body.
Thrul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrul.
Thrul scores with a hook to the body. Yates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrul at a distance. #CL#
Thrul rushes Yates and presses him up against the cage.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul.
Yates tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrul avoids the damage to the body.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thrul is defending well for now.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrul.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Thrul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thrul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Thrul staying out of range there.
Yates lands with a nice body kick.
Yates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Yates cracks the inside of Thrul's front leg.
Yates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thrul throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
Thrul shoots in and drives through. Yates sprawls well.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yates buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yates scores with a body shot.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Nice body punch from Yates.
Yates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrul can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates scores with a hook to the body. Thrul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Thrul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance.
Thrul thumps Yates with a low kick.
Yates misses with a body kick.
Yates lands a head shot.
Yates throws a head kick that Thrul semi-blocks.
Yates tries to work over Thrul's front leg with a kick but Thrul checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Yates dodges the punch combination from Thrul.
Thrul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yates. Yates obviously looking to wear him down.
Yates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrul circles away quickly and effectively.
Yates throws a looping overhand right but Thrul ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yates.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrul. #T3#
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yates can pounce on him.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul scores with a hook to the body. Yates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thrul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Yates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harrison Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates throws a good cross that connects.
Yates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thrul ducks right into an uppercut from Yates.
Thrul keeps the fight on the outside.
Yates misses with a looping right.
Yates moves out of range as Thrul strikes.
Yates throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul cracks the inside of Yates's front leg.
Yates misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrul is out of range and Yates settles back down. #T4#
Yates swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range.
Yates throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Yates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul moves away from the strike by Yates.
Yates misses with a looping right.
Yates misses with a looping left.
Thrul throwing a counter right hand but Yates manages to avoid it.
Thrul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thrul duly obliges.
Yates moves out of range as Thrul strikes.
Yates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yates lands a nice hook to Thrul's body. Thrul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yates swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thrul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yates lands a jab to Thrul's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Thrul clinches up against the cage.
Thrul swings wildly with an uppercut but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Thrul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
That's time! Thrul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrul goes for a double leg but Yates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yates continues to drive forward.
Yates feints a counter leg kick.
Yates digs a good hook to Thrul's body.
Yates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrul throws out the jab.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thrul throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yates avoids the body shot from Thrul.
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily.
Yates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrul counters with a good low kick that Yates was not able to check.
Thrul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Thrul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yates thuds a left hand into Thrul's body.
A shot to the liver by Yates. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Yates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thrul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yates.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thrul to counter with a crisp jab.
Yates misses with an uppercut.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrul throws a leg kick that misses.
Thrul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Thrul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrul.
Thrul slips a jab from Yates.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrul.#T2#
Yates misses with a kick to the body.
Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yates counters with a leg kick.
Yates wants to clinch.
Yates with a nice cross.
Thrul missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Yates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrul moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yates walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Thrul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yates throws a head kick that Thrul semi-blocks.
Yates misses with a kick to the body
enabling Thrul to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrul fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates misses the jab.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thrul counters with a big head kick but Yates shrugs it off.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yates keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrul's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thrul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yates throws a head kick but Thrul moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yates.
Thrul misses with a body shot.
Yates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Yates.
Yates throws a body kick that misses.
Yates takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Thrul throws a body kick that misses.
Thrul thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!

Event: Ascension 357
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Thrul swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrul.
Thrul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Thrul.
LeBeau keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBeau connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
LeBeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LeBeau throws a right hand that Thrul ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrul also avoids with ease.
Remy LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrul's head.
LeBeau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau.
Thrul slips under a 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!#TD2#
LeBeau scores with a takedown into Thrul's guard.
LeBeau passes Thrul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thrul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thrul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thrul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
LeBeau is looking to take a break and control but Thrul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
LeBeau seems to be looking for submissions.
LeBeau is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thrul!
LeBeau looking to control but Thrul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thrul has given up his back.
LeBeau trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
LeBeau is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thrul knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thrul for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - LeBeau's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T2##SUB2#
LeBeau is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thrul knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thrul for a finish.
Thrul wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
LeBeau working for the choke.
LeBeau is hanging on to Thrul's back as he tries to escape.
Thrul trying to control the hands but LeBeau breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LeBeau is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thrul defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Thrul right now. #T3#
Thrul manages to reverse the position and now he's in LeBeau's guard. Nice work there by Thrul.
LeBeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrul is working LeBeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LeBeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
LeBeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thrul is keeping the position for now.
Thrul controlling the position.
LeBeau stopping the sweep attempt from Thrul.
Thrul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LeBeau trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom. #T4#
LeBeau looking to pass the guard.
LeBeau postures up. #SUB#
Thrul has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. LeBeau doesn't defend quickly enough and Thrul has managed to lock this one up! Can LeBeau escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thrul on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul 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: Umbrella Ascension
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Thrul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dōraku - that will leave a mark!
Dōraku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dōraku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dōraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dōraku scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Dōraku is predictable there #CL#
and Thrul counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dōraku tries to throw a body punch but Thrul avoids it by throwing Dōraku back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dōraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dōraku. #BC2#
Dōraku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrul throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dōraku, right into the meat.
Thrul throws a low kick but Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrul is just out of range.
Dōraku lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Dōraku throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Dōraku moves forwards but Thrul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dōraku is able to avoid easily.
Dōraku scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Thrul gets tackled into the cage by Dōraku. Dōraku maintains the clinch. #T2#
Dōraku lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Dōraku scores with a shot to the side of Thrul's head.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
Thrul lands a body shot.
Dōraku looking to stall.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku lands with a right to the head.
Dōraku has Thrul pressed against the cage.
Thrul fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dōraku.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Thrul.
Dōraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Dōraku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku misses with some punches.
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrul blocks an uppercut.
Thrul lands a right hand.
Thrul is working Dōraku over against the cage.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrul controls his hands. #T4#
Dōraku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrul is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Thrul.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul lands a body punch. #BC#
Thrul breaks from the clinch.
Thrul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Thrul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thrul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dōraku - the referee stops the clock and Thrul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dōraku. Thrul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dōraku. That's going to slow Thrul down.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul throws a head kick but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul'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#
Thrul lands an overhand right.
Dōraku lands a nice hook to Thrul's body. Thrul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dōraku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku looks to land a combination but Thrul avoids it well.
Thrul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Thrul clinches up against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Niten Dōraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Thrul - that landed with a thud.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by Thrul.
Dōraku wants to stall.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thrul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
Thrul blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku throws a shot to the body.
Dōraku fakes the leg kick and cracks Thrul in the body.
Thrul swings for the body but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Thrul.
Thrul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul moves out of range as Dōraku throws a body kick.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dōraku works Thrul's body with a nice hook.
Dōraku cracks a nice hook into Thrul's ribs.
Thrul blocks a leg kick.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Dōraku.
Thrul is looking to counter the offense by Dōraku and move into the clinch.
Dōraku checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul misses with a lunging right hand
and Dōraku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Niten Dōraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrul throws a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
Dōraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku thuds his right hand into Thrul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrul 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.#TD#
Thrul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dōraku is trying to defend but Thrul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Dōraku is in trouble now - Thrul has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul tries to control but Dōraku wriggling away.
Thrul scoring with strikes but Dōraku is staying in there.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul postures up.
Thrul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thrul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dōraku is looking to escape. #T4#
Thrul is landing with some decent strikes but Dōraku is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dōraku wants to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Dōraku working to try and regain half guard.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dōraku hang on?
Dōraku wants to control but Thrul is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrul tries to land a leg kick but Dōraku saw it coming and moves away.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dōraku.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku lunges at Thrul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrul's hand.
Dōraku connects with a body shot.
Dōraku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku throws a wild body kick that Thrul sees coming a mile off.
Dōraku lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dōraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Thrul looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dōraku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dōraku can pounce on him.
A big right from Dōraku misses.
As Dōraku tries to get set, Thrul tries to push him back and clinch up but Dōraku manages to avoid the attempt.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul is looking to wear down Dōraku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thrul shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul doesn't manage to clinch there - Dōraku circles away.
Dōraku misses with a kick to the body.
Thrul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dōraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away. #T2#
Dōraku misses with an uppercut. Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul connects with a looping right hand.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Dōraku checks it.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrul misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dōraku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrul throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thrul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul slips a jab from Dōraku.
Thrul throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Thrul scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dōraku.
Dōraku needs to keep his hands up - Thrul had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Thrul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dōraku was covering up waiting for the punch and Thrul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dōraku postures up.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aznar Thrul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Thrul trying to keep a closed guard but Dōraku is proving a slippery customer.
Thrul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thrul is looking for a triangle but Dōraku pushes his legs off easily.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Thrul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Ascension 352
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Baird avoids a kick to the body.
Thrul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Baird counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baird connects with a couple of short punches.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Thrul blocks nicely.
Thrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baird is one step ahead there.
Baird trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Thrul is looking to sweep but instead, Baird has passed into half guard.
Baird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrul's head.
Thrul is refusing to be controlled, as Baird sits in half guard.
Baird controlling the action here.
Thrul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thrul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baird's back!
Thrul keeps control of the position as Baird tries to break free.
Thrul lands punches and elbows.
Baird breaks Thrul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thrul is looking to cinch up a triangle. Baird throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Thrul's body to avoid the submission. Thrul has instead reached around Baird's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Thrul arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aznar Thrul!
A very excited looking Aznar Thrul 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: EPL 8.13
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrul throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that misses
and Thrul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for DeVanzo.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
DeVanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrul counters with a low kick, right behind DeVanzo 's knee.
DeVanzo tries to work over Thrul's front leg with a kick but Thrul checks it.
Thrul tries to clinch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown but Thrul shows good takedown defense.
DeVanzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from DeVanzo is predictable there #TD2#
and Thrul counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeVanzo won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thrul working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thrul wants to control but DeVanzo is keeping him busy.
DeVanzo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Thrul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thrul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thrul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeVanzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul.
Thrul stalling.
DeVanzo tries to get to full guard but Thrul has control of the leg. #SUB#
DeVanzo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Thrul is nestled in close to DeVanzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thrul throwing shots but DeVanzo is blocking nicely.
Thrul is keen to just control but DeVanzo is a slippery customer.
DeVanzo trying to control here.
DeVanzo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thrul.
Thrul looking to sit in guard and control but DeVanzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thrul wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thrul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thrul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thrul controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.
DeVanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVanzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thrul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeVanzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thrul scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
DeVanzo looking for subs off his back but Thrul has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thrul connects with a nice short shot to DeVanzo's temple. #T5#
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but DeVanzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Thrul thows an elbow strike that misses. DeVanzo gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Thrul doesn't seem too bothered but DeVanzo quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Thrul is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Thrul really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artie DeVanzo!
During a confident post fight interview, Artie DeVanzo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EPL 8.12
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Thrul throws a sloppy head kick and Gutz moves out of range easily.
Thrul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gutz throws a series of punches but Thrul moves out of range.
Gutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrul works the jab nicely.
Thrul lands with a shot to the body.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Thrul scores with a three punch combo!
Gutz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul throws a head kick but Gutz moves out of range.
Thrul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Thrul moves into the clinch.
Thrul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gutz backwards.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thrul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thrul can't find room to land a body shot as Gutz controls the action.
Gutz lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Gutz lands with a left to the head.
Gutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul.
Gutz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thrul wants a takedown but no success here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gutz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thrul's brow.
Nice body punch from Gutz.
Gutz misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Gutz has Thrul pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutz.
Gutz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Thrul. #T2#
A short uppercut from Gutz.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Gutz avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Thrul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrul works on Gutz's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Gutz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gutz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thrul somewhat.
Gutz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrul. Thrul obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrul scores with a body shot.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Gutz moved away.
Gutz misses with a looping left.
Thrul slips under a jab from Gutz.#T3#
Gutz looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
Gutz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thrul.
Nice body punch from Gutz.
Gutz throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrul slips a straight right by Gutz.
A telegraphed right hand from Gutz misses the target.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutz takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Gutz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thrul stuns Gutz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thrul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gutz.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gutz tests Thrul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Thrul.
Thrul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gutz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Gutz throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gutz misses with a looping left.
Gutz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutz catches Thrul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Thrul clinches.
Gutz prevents a body shot from Thrul.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul goes for a takedown attempt but Gutz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cormac Gutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Gutz cracks Thrul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cormac Gutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz is looking to chop away at Thrul's legs.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown but Gutz shows good takedown defense.
Thrul moves forwards but Gutz connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T5#
Thrul connects with a looping right hand.
Gutz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Thrul is looking to land body kicks.
Gutz lands a nice shot that snaps Thrul's head back.
Thrul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrul misses the shot to the body.
Gutz throws a push kick but Thrul slaps the foot to one side.
Thrul slips a straight right by Gutz.
Gutz misses with an uppercut. Thrul saw that one coming.
Gutz blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Thrul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gutz.
A punch lands to the side of Thrul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T6#
Thrul moves out of range of the strikes.
Gutz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gutz slips a straight right by Thrul.
A slow jab from Gutz misses its intended target.
Gutz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gutz takes a swing at Thrul's ribcage but misses.
Gutz moves out of range of the body kick from Thrul.
Gutz misses the jab.
Thrul is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutz thows a leg kick but Thrul checks it
and Thrul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gutz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Thrul.
Gutz swinging wildly here. #T7#
Gutz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Thrul rushes Gutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Gutz.
Gutz lands with a left to the head.
Gutz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Gutz breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Thrul.
Gutz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
Thrul checks a leg kick.
Thrul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gutz.
Gutz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gutz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul feints the counter takedown.
Gutz blocks the body kick.
A cross from Thrul lands.#T8#
Thrul throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutz.
Gutz lands a jab to Thrul's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul moves away from the strike by Gutz.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
A left and a right from Gutz both land. Nice combination.
Gutz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrul.
Thrul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gutz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Gutz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gutz tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrul scores with a spinning back kick!
Thrul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gutz but Gutz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thrul tries a head kick but it misses. #T9#
A slow jab from Gutz misses its intended target.
Gutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutz thuds a left hand into Thrul's body.
Thrul misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
Gutz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutz.
Gutz scores with a shot to the body.
Gutz throws a head kick but Thrul moves out of range.
A left lands for Gutz.
Gutz blocks a jab.
Gutz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gutz.
Thrul is trying to counter with his kicks.
A good leg kick by Gutz.
Gutz swings for the body but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
It looked like Gutz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Gutz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutz 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz 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: EPL 8.11
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Beast is looking to slow Thrul down with leg kicks.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Thrul misses the shot to the body.
Thrul swings widly with a right hand
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Beast lands a head shot.#TD#
Thrul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thrul showed some decent athleticism there.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Thrul seems content to control.
Thrul working Beast over with strikes.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul.
Thrul throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely. #T1#
Thrul slows the pace down in half guard.
Thrul is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
Thrul with the ground and pound but Beast uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thrul controls the pace.
Beast controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrul is looking to advance position but Beast has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Beast controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Thrul is working to get back to half guard.
Thrul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thrul is looking to escape.
Beast avoids the attempt from Thrul to control.
Thrul 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.
Thrul really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Thrul tries to hold on but Beast postures up.
Thrul is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action.
Thrul is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Thrul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at *Shrug*, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thrul regains half guard.
Thrul is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thrul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beast slows the pace down in half guard.
Thrul desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thrul gets full guard.
Thrul is striking but Beast is not phased and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T5#
Thrul is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast controlling the pace.
Thrul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beast won't allow Thrul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Thrul has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrul wants to hit a switch here but Beast passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thrul there! #T6#
Beast tries to control but Thrul wriggling away.
Beast looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beast looking to control but Thrul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thrul really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T7#
Thrul wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Thrul holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beast tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thrul wants to control but Beast is having none of it.
Thrul is working to get back to half guard. #T8#
Thrul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thrul is trying to escape the mount.
Beast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thrul throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T9#
Beast prevents Thrul from getting the reversal.
Thrul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beast takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thrul is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Thrul is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beast 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Beast!
In his post fight interview, Billy Beast gave a big smile as he said 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.

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