Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2019

#R1#
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Shipman's shoulder, as Shipman tries to avoid the shot.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Shipman misses with a wild combination.
Shipman swinging wildly here.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider misses with a looping left.
Shipman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider thumps Shipman with a low kick.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shipman connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a hook. Shipman ducked under it nicely.
Shipman connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Cider throws out a leg kick but Shipman moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider misses with a looping right.
Shipman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider scores with a spinning back kick!
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shipman takes one on the button.
Shipman blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shipman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good work by Shipman as he checks the leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Shipman is out of range.
Shipman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shipman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shipman is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Cider gets caught flat footed, as Shipman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shipman stops Cider from standing up. #ES#
Cider wriggles free and stands up.
Shipman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider misses with a straight left.
That kick from Cider tenderised Shipman's leg. Shipman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Shipman.#ROC2#
Cider is rocked!
Shipman slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Shipman moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Shipman counters with an inside leg kick.
Shipman blocks a leg kick.
Cider throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Shipman counters with a left hand that sends Cider to the canvas!
Oh Cider is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cider covers up, he's hurt! Shipman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shipman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shipman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AEW 25
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
McNugget throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
McNugget 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.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McNugget swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
McNugget avoids a kick to the body.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider jabs McNugget right on the nose. McNugget blinks but takes it well.
Cider throws a leg kick but McNugget checks it.
McNugget throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McNugget throws an overhand right that lands on Cider 's shoulder, as Cider tries to avoid the shot.
McNugget cracks Cider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks McNugget off balance momentarily.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and McNugget moves out of range easily.
Cider throws out a loose jab but McNugget uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider lands with an uppercut that bounces McNugget off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for Cider .
McNugget misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider scores with the left hand. McNugget knows he should have avoided that one.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNugget.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNugget moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider throws a lazy head kick
enabling McNugget to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
McNugget scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of McNugget 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McNugget lands a jab to Cider 's midsection.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNugget doesn't seem bothered though.
Cider throws a leg kick but McNugget sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McNugget is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
McNugget lands a big right hand that sends Cider crashing to the mat! McNugget stays standing though and waves Cider back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cider is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNugget fakes the body blow, causing Cider to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cider goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conour McNugget!
An out of breath and clearly excited Conour McNugget thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AEW 19
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNugget's calf.
McNugget throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks McNugget off balance momentarily.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses McNugget's front leg but catches the back leg as McNugget tries to avoid it.
McNugget 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.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNugget bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider tries to work over McNugget's front leg with a kick but McNugget checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cider .
McNugget throws a front kick that sends Cider stumbling back into the cage.
Cider jabs McNugget to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNugget misses the jab.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider slips under a jab.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but McNugget ducks down to avoid it.
Cider scores with a three punch combo!
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNugget momentarily.
Cider lands a jab.
McNugget throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McNugget, as that shot connected.
Cider 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.
McNugget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .#T1#
McNugget throws a hook but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider sizes up McNugget with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McNugget, as that shot connected.
McNugget misses with a body shot.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
Cider lands with an uppercut that bounces McNugget off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
McNugget rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNugget jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNugget darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNugget moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
Cider misses with a body shot.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
McNugget fails to land with a series of punches.
Cider misses with an uppercut. McNugget saw that one coming.
McNugget blocks a jab.
Cider cracks McNugget with a good jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Cider .
Cider 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.
McNugget wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNugget.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNugget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McNugget misses with a head kick.
McNugget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McNugget.
Cider 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.
McNugget throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Cider takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cider is looking to chop away at McNugget's legs.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from McNugget on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNugget moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNugget's calf.
McNugget lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McNugget misses with a double jab. #T3#
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNugget throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Cider .
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McNugget with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McNugget staying out of range there.
McNugget checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by McNugget there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McNugget throws a series of punches but Cider moves out of range.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider slips a straight right by McNugget.
Cider is looking to counter punch.
McNugget throws a head kick that Cider semi-blocks.
Cider blocks a jab.
Cider sizes up McNugget with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNugget takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNugget looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNugget takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cider lands the left hand.#T4#
McNugget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider throws a head kick but McNugget moves out of range.
McNugget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNugget throws a series of punches but Cider moves out of range.
McNugget throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider scores with a jab. McNugget acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNugget.
McNugget misses with a body shot.
Cider blocks a head kick by McNugget.
McNugget lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McNugget has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNugget throws an overhand right that lands on Cider 's shoulder, as Cider tries to avoid the shot.
McNugget's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McNugget steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
McNugget 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider looks to land a left hand but McNugget moved out of range nicely.
McNugget scores with a nice right hand.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider takes a swing at McNugget's ribcage but misses.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNugget's calf.
McNugget throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but McNugget moves his leg out of the way.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider 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.
Sloppy strikes from McNugget. Those never looked like landing.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNugget walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McNugget misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and McNugget counters with a nice uppercut.
McNugget bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McNugget is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McNugget just misses with a punch to the body.
McNugget throws a poor cross that misses
and Cider counters with a low kick, right behind McNugget 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNugget blocks a jab.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
McNugget throws a head kick that misses.
McNugget misses with a looping left.
Cider avoids the head kick by McNugget.
Cider feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McNugget throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.#T1#
McNugget swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNugget misses with a looping right.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNugget was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
McNugget stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNugget.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNugget's sensitive parts.
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNugget slips a jab from Cider .
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider thumps McNugget with a low kick.
Cider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McNugget to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Cider
and McNugget counters with a nice uppercut.
McNugget throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
McNugget looks to land a left hand but Cider moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Cider throws a leg kick but McNugget sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McNugget dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from McNugget.
Cider throws a leg kick but McNugget sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
McNugget misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! McNugget has knocked Cider down with a huge combo! McNugget steps away and waves a wobbly Cider back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Cider is rocked!
A jab from McNugget finds it's way through Cider 's defenses.
Oh Cider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNugget.
Cider connects with a leg kick. McNugget looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McNugget fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNugget throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Cider seems to have got his legs back now.
McNugget misses with a wild body shot.
Cider scores with a three punch combo!
McNugget throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Cider misses with a head kick. #T3#
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
McNugget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cider circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNugget sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNugget tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Cider tenderised McNugget's leg. McNugget is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider avoids the body shot from McNugget.
It looked like Cider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from McNugget misses its intended target.
McNugget scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from McNugget misses.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but McNugget is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but McNugget manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNugget checks a low kick from Cider .
McNugget throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider lands with a kick to the temple. McNugget shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cider ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
McNugget misses with a straight right.
Cider blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
McNugget throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McNugget on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNugget sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cider misses.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider throws a head kick that misses
and McNugget counters with a stiff right hand.
McNugget throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conour McNugget will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McNugget is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider feints and then cracks McNugget's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNugget down.
McNugget walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
McNugget takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses.
McNugget throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNugget takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
McNugget 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.
Cider cracks McNugget with a good jab.
McNugget looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
McNugget misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a body shot.
McNugget on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McNugget misses with a shot to the body
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNugget.
McNugget takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses.
Cider looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McNugget stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .#T1#
Cider scores with a body shot.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNugget.
McNugget has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from McNugget misses.
Cider moves away from the strike by McNugget.
McNugget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cider circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
McNugget misses with a wild body shot.
McNugget keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McNugget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider slips a jab from McNugget.
Cider appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McNugget throws a solid leg kick but Cider takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNugget.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and McNugget moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on McNugget's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
McNugget is looking to slow Cider down with leg kicks.
McNugget tries to clinch up.
Cider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNugget.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNugget throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNugget throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
McNugget misses with an uppercut.
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McNugget lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McNugget pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNugget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNugget throws out a loose jab but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider moves away from the strike by McNugget.
Cider looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNugget throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cider .
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNugget looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
That kick from Cider tenderised McNugget's leg. McNugget is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNugget swinging wildly here.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cider lands a head kick!
McNugget is looking to chop away at Cider 's legs.
McNugget needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
McNugget connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Cider 's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNugget under the eye.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for McNugget's leg but McNugget calmly moves out of range.
McNugget lands a nice shot that snaps Cider 's head back.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNugget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
McNugget pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNugget looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cider misses with a head kick.
McNugget checks the leg kick.
Cider cracks McNugget with an open hand slap.
McNugget scores with a nice strike.
McNugget takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McNugget lands a glancing blow to the side of Cider 's head.
Cider slips a jab from McNugget.
A swing and a miss from Cider .
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider blocks a jab.
McNugget slips a straight right by Cider .
A countering left hand to the body from McNugget misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNugget scores with a hook to the body. Cider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McNugget swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McNugget checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from McNugget misses.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for McNugget's leg but McNugget calmly moves out of range.
McNugget defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cider 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AEW 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Cider thows a leg kick but McBeth checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but McBeth is just out of range.
Cider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBeth can pounce on him.
We've been told by McBeth's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McBeth defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
McBeth lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but McBeth moves his leg out of the way.
McBeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBeth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cider !
Cider misses with a straight right.
McBeth scores with the left hand. Cider knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider checks a low kick from McBeth.
Cider avoids the head kick by McBeth.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBeth is out of range.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBeth.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBeth checks it well.
McBeth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBeth looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McBeth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McBeth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBeth throws a series of punches but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws out a counter right but McBeth avoids it with no problem.
McBeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBeth staying out of range there.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider throws out a leg kick but McBeth moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBeth.
Good work by Cider as he checks the leg kick.
McBeth misses with a straight right.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but McBeth seems unphased.
Cider throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. McBeth should have avoided that one.
McBeth connects with a solid leg kick.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McBeth! #T2#
McBeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McBeth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cider .
McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cider counter with a right hand.
Cider looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.
Cider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cider misses with a hook.
A low kick from Cider misses
and McBeth counters with a nice body shot.
Cider throws a jab when McBeth was well out of range.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth throws a combination. Cider tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McBeth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cider 's head.
Cider misses with a low kick.
McBeth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
McBeth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cider 's hands.
Cider misses with a looping left.
McBeth tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider tries to work over McBeth's front leg with a kick but McBeth checks it.
McBeth tries a low kick but Cider avoids it.#T3#
McBeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBeth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBeth checks the leg kick.
McBeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McBeth slips a jab and a cross from Cider .
A left lands for Cider .
McBeth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBeth checks a leg kick nicely.
McBeth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McBeth - the referee stops the clock and Cider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McBeth. Cider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cider misses with a hook.
McBeth connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
Sloppy strikes from McBeth. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBeth is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBeth 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 Cider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBeth misses with a double jab. #T4#
McBeth checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McBeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBeth thuds a left hand into Cider 's body.
McBeth connects with a leg kick. Cider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cider throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
Cider tries to score with a low kick but McBeth moves his leg out of the way.
McBeth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McBeth lands a jab.
Cider misses with a low kick.
McBeth is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBeth manages to avoid it.
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 Paulski McBeth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McBeth lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulski McBeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Cider . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider .
Cider throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
As Cider tries to get set, McBeth tries to push him back and clinch up but Cider manages to avoid the attempt.
McBeth cracks the inside of Cider 's front leg.
Cider misses with a low kick.
McBeth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cider dodges the punch combination from McBeth.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBeth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider 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.
McBeth is looking to chop away at Cider 's legs.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBeth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider swings for the body but McBeth moves out of range.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow McBeth down.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
McBeth connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from McBeth.
McBeth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McBeth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McBeth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBeth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBeth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider tries to move into range but McBeth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McBeth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cider throws a body punch but McBeth moves out of range.
Cider throws a series of punches but McBeth moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth scores with a shot to the body.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by McBeth. #T2#
Cider tries a low kick but McBeth avoids it.
Cider needs to keep his hands up - McBeth had a free shot at his head there.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBeth. McBeth obviously looking to wear him down.
McBeth misses with a low kick as Cider jumps back.
McBeth backing away here, and Cider unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McBeth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
McBeth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBeth.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider blocks a head kick by McBeth.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
McBeth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider connects with a right hand. McBeth shakes it off.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
And McBeth counters with a quick kick to the body but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at McBeth's knee but McBeth avoids it well.
McBeth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
McBeth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .#T3#
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBeth blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider jabs McBeth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBeth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBeth can pounce on him.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Cider throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBeth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider wants to slow McBeth down by chopping away at his legs.
McBeth scores with a shot to the body.
McBeth lands a nice shot that snaps Cider 's head back.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Cider with a hook.
Cider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBeth.
Cider with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider avoids a kick to the body.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McBeth. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider . McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth digs a good hook to Cider 's body.
Cider throws a low kick but McBeth avoids it.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cider tries to land a front kick but McBeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McBeth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McBeth as he connects with a hook.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cider . That snapped McBeth's head back.
Cider missing with a left hand there. McBeth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws a leg kick
and McBeth counters with a straight right hand.
McBeth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Cider lands but McBeth takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from McBeth.
Good leg kick by McBeth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulski McBeth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cider throws a head kick but McBeth moves out of range.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBeth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cider digs a good body shot into McBeth's ribs.
McBeth scores with a leg kick.
Cider checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBeth, as that shot connected.
Cider throws a hook to the side of McBeth's head but McBeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBeth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and McBeth moves out of range easily.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBeth jabs at Cider 's body.#T1#
Cider misses with a hook. McBeth ducked under it nicely.
That kick from McBeth tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider cracks McBeth with a right hand to the side of the head.
McBeth throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Cider clobbers McBeth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Cider cracks McBeth with an open hand slap.
Cider throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider wants to slow McBeth down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
McBeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by McBeth.
McBeth feints a jab promting Cider to slip. McBeth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cider slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBeth's corner calls for a 1-2. McBeth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider throws out a loose jab but McBeth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider with a nice cross.
McBeth scores with a body shot.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but McBeth seems unphased.
McBeth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBeth throws a low kick, looking for Cider 's leg but Cider calmly moves out of range.
McBeth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider lands a head shot.
McBeth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cider misses with a body punch
and McBeth counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBeth is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBeth. McBeth obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Cider throws a low kick but McBeth moves out of range easily.
Cider looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.
A lazy left from McBeth finds it's target.
Cider 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.
McBeth lands with a slapping head kick.
McBeth lands with a nice body punch.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBeth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McBeth lands a slapping body shot.
Cider tries to land a leg kick but McBeth saw it coming and moves away.
McBeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cider .
McBeth pushes Cider away with a front kick.
Cider looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.
As Cider backs away, McBeth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McBeth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeth lands the left hand.
McBeth is looking to chop away at Cider 's legs.
McBeth looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Cider throws a lazy right hand but McBeth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McBeth as he connects with a hook.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBeth.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 McBeth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBeth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 McBeth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBeth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
McBeth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cider finds it's way round the side to connect with McBeth's head.
Jab by Cider .
McBeth connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Justin Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulski McBeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBeth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider throws a head kick that McBeth semi-blocks.

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 Paulski McBeth.
Well McBeth 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AEW 5
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Cider throws a shot to the body.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williamson is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Williamson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Williamson saw that one coming.
Cider throws a jab when Williamson was well out of range.
Cider swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Cider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Williamson.
Williamson misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
Williamson blocks a jab.
Williamson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson staying out of range there.
Cider lands a jab.
Williamson slips a straight right by Cider .
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Williamson moves out of range easily.
Williamson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cider sprawls and moves away.
Cider is looking to slow Williamson down with leg kicks.
Cider avoids the body shot from Williamson. #T1#
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Williamson's head but Williamson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williamson cracks Cider with a good jab.
Williamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williamson moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Williamson works the jab nicely.
Cider walks into a straight right hand from Williamson.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Williamson is looking to clinch but Cider is avoiding it.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Williamson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williamson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Williamson to counter with a crisp jab.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williamson checks a leg kick.
Williamson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Williamson with that takedown attempt.
Williamson looks to land a combination. Cider sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Williamson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
It looks like Williamson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cider throws a leg kick but Williamson checks it.
Williamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider tries to land a front kick but Williamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Williamson misses.
Cider takes one to the chin there.
Williamson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cider lands a two punch combo.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider throws a low kick but Williamson moves out of range easily.
Cider misses with a hook. Williamson ducked under it nicely.
Williamson lands a right hook to the body.
Williamson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider misses with a left hand
and Williamson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williamson throws a front kick aimed at Cider 's knee but Cider avoids it well.
Williamson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cider s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Williamson misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
Cider slips under a jab.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cider tries to land a front kick but Williamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Cider misses.
Williamson misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Williamson lands a head shot.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williamson throws a hook but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Williamson throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Williamson.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Williamson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williamson showed some decent athleticism there.
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.#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!
Williamson drops an elbow to the side of Cider 's head.
Cider wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williamson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cider wants to get back to his feet.
Cider wants to stand back up but Williamson manages to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Williamson has hold of Cider 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cider seems comfortable defending it but Williamson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cider is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cider is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Williamson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glenn Williamson!
Glenn Williamson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1#
Cider lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Cider .
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Cider .
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Cider circles away easily
and Cider makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cider counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider throws a shot to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Johnson down.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Cider connects with the punch.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cider circles away.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cider fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.#T2#
Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cider finish him?
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab.
Cider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Cider sprawls well.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Cider scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Cider tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Cider .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cider lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cider circles away.#T4#
Nice jab there from Cider .
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cider is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Nice cross by Cider .
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Cider .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Cider sprawls well.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Cider as Johnson shoots in.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
Nice cross by Cider .
Cider is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cider dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cider circles away.
Cider delivers a nice body kick.
Cider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson 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.
Cider thumps Johnson with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Jrayden Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Cider lands an overhand right.#T2#
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cider swivels and escapes.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cider stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Cider cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Johnson tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider connects with the punch.
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Cider scores with a body shot. #T4#
Cider digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Donk. Cider catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Cider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cider catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider connects with the punch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cider pinned against the cage. Cider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Cider scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Cider sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Johnson down.
Cider dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cider feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cider counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider lands a head shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jrayden Johnson.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cider swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Cider circles away easily
and Cider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.#KD#
Cider lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Cider takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cider lands a right hand from hell, dropping Johnson. Cider pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Cider !
A determined Justin Cider didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Trash Fights 23(155 structure)
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Sepulveda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A right-left combo lands from Cider .
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sepulveda misses its target.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sepulveda circles away quickly and effectively.
Sepulveda catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Sepulveda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sepulveda moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sepulveda misses the target.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sepulvedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sepulveda forces Cider back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cider manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sepulveda forces Cider back against the cage and clinches.
Sepulveda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sepulveda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sepulveda tries to work over Cider 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sepulveda's elbow. #TD#
Sepulveda is trying to trip Cider . He has hold of a leg but Cider is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sepulveda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sepulveda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cider is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sepulveda won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sepulveda won't allow Cider to get back to his feet.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepulveda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda wants to slow Cider down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cider blocks the body kick.
Cider misses with a hook. Sepulveda ducked under it nicely.
Sepulveda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sepulveda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sepulveda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider throws a low kick but Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Sepulveda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Sepulveda slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Sepulveda works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Cider - just one landing.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Sepulveda throws out a loose jab but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Sepulveda.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Sepulveda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Sepulveda seems unphased. #T3#
Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cider cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap.
Cider throws a head kick but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cider throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sepulveda to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Sepulveda doesn't manage to clinch there - Cider circles away.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Sepulveda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sepulveda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider .
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for Sepulveda's leg but Sepulveda calmly moves out of range.
Cider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a low kick.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick.
Sepulveda takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sepulveda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Sepulveda moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider throws the left hand but Sepulveda avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Sepulveda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cider wants it to stay on the feet.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cider throws a leg kick but Sepulveda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider tries to land a front kick but Sepulveda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Sepulveda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sepulveda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider misses with a hook
and Sepulveda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Cider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cider throws a low kick but Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Sepulveda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cider throws a leg kick but Sepulveda moved away.
Sepulveda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sepulveda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cider 's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sepulveda.
Cider throws a leg kick but Sepulveda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sepulveda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Sepulveda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sepulveda.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sepulveda here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sepulveda checks the leg kick.
Sepulveda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cider doesn't seem bothered though.
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sepulveda.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Sepulveda moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider is looking to slow Sepulveda down with leg kicks.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses.
Sepulveda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sepulveda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Cider is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T1#
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Sepulveda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sepulveda scores with a decent looking hook.
Sepulveda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Sepulveda seems unphased.
Both fighters circling a little - Sepulveda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sepulveda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider missing with a left hand there. Sepulveda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Sepulveda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Sepulveda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cider seems a little lost for a moment, as Sepulveda dominates the positioning.#T2#
Sepulveda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cider !
Cider is trying to stand.
Sepulveda sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cider is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sepulveda trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Cider squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sepulveda looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a guillotine from mount but Cider is having none of it.
Cider is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Sepulveda trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Cider really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sepulveda looking to control but Cider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cider wants to get back to his feet.
Sepulveda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cider prevents Sepulveda from taking his back.#SUB#
Sepulveda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cider manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sepulveda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cider !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cider trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sepulveda tries to control but Cider wriggling away.
Sepulveda controlling his opponent.
Cider is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sepulveda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cider wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cider is squirming around, avoiding Sepulveda's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sepulveda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider lands with a kick to the temple. Sepulveda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sepulveda.
Cider defending well as Sepulveda loads up on a big left hand.
Cider misses with a kick to the body
and Sepulveda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cider takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Cider .
Sepulveda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sepulveda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sepulveda tries to counter with a takedown but Cider is quick to defend against it.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Sepulveda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sepulveda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Sepulveda throws a front kick aimed at Cider 's knee but Cider avoids it well. #T1#
Sepulveda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Sepulveda moves into range and clinches up with Cider .
Sepulveda presses Cider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sepulveda.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Sepulveda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda blocking some punches.
Sepulveda lands a body punch.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sepulveda wants to take the fight to the mat but Cider manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sepulveda.
Cider prevents a body shot from Sepulveda. #TD#
Sepulveda has picked Cider up - he's going for a ride! Sepulveda dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sepulveda trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Cider manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sepulveda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sepulveda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sepulveda working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Sepulveda gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Sepulveda controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Sepulveda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sepulveda passes Cider 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cider won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sepulveda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sepulveda trying to control but Cider is having none of it.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Sepulveda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cider manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sepulveda wants to control but Cider is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cider is trying to buck Sepulveda off.
Sepulveda advances to mount.
Cider is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Alejandro Sepulveda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sepulveda controlling the pace for now.
Sepulveda wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cider is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Sepulveda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cider to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cider shrugs it off.
Cider is trying to stand but he's just given Sepulveda his back.#T4#
Cider is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Cider defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cider is trying to stand back up.
Sepulveda is looking to control Cider but Cider is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alejandro Sepulveda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cider trying to get back to his feet but Sepulveda is in full control for now.
Sepulveda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cider doesn't escape.
Cider is trying to stand back up.
Justin Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Sepulveda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sepulveda 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monroe is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Cider misses.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Cider 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.
Cider cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Cider .
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Cider misses.
A jab from Cider misses.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Cider throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a leg kick but Monroe moved away.
Cider misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Cider misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Cider down.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected. #T2#
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe checks a low kick from Cider .
Monroe tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Monroe checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Cider lands a head shot.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Monroe slips a jab from Cider .
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick. #T4#
Cider lands with a straight right. Monroe didn't see that one coming.
Monroe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monroe scrambles back to his feet.
Cider connects with a jab.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monroe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Cider misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cider .
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider misses with a body shot
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Cider avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Monroe moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cider misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!#T2#
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider misses the body punch
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider ! But no joy.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Cider checks a low kick from Monroe.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Monroe cracks Cider with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Cider tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Cider throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider blocks a head kick by Monroe. #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!
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Monroe down.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Cider down.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider throws a low kick but Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cider under the eye.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Cider wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider cracks Monroe with a good jab.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Cider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider misses the jab.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe slips under a jab from Cider .
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Cider 's head back.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cider 's head backwards.
A cross from Monroe lands.#T1#
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cider throws a lazy head kick
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Cider connects with the punch.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Cider misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe tries a low kick but Cider avoids it.#T3#
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCider .
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Monroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Monroe.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Trash Fights 14(155 structure)
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Lizotte pushes Cider up against the cage in a clinch.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Cider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lizotte.
Cider working aggressively here.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lizotte lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider slips under a jab.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider throws a leg kick but Lizotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Cider feints and then cracks Lizotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lizotte down.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lizotte instigates a clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cider - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider lands a right hand. #T3#
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lizotte.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cider .
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Lizotte.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizotte.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lizotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cider thumps Lizotte with a low kick.
Cider lands a jab.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Lizotte's knee but Lizotte avoids it well.
Lizotte misses with a double jab.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range. #CL2#
Lizotte closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Cider .
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lizotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Lizotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cider throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a chopping leg kick but Cider manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lizotte tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cider rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cider misses with a looping right.
Lizotte lands with an overhand left.
Lizotte misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Lizotte walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Lizotte's head back.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lizotte ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lizotte drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Cider misses with an uppercut. Lizotte saw that one coming.
Lizotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lizotte.
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Lizotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Lizotte there.
Lizotte scores with a three punch combo!
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lizotte lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Lizotte sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider scores with the left hand. Lizotte knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for Lizotte's leg but Lizotte calmly moves out of range.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Lizotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses.
Cider slips under a jab from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cider was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Cider lunges at Lizotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lizotte's hand.
Lizotte works Cider 's body with a nice hook.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lizotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Lizotte off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Lizotte moves away and avoids it.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
enabling Lizotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cider .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Lizotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lizotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider wants to slow Lizotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Lizotte checks a leg kick.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Lizotte scores with a head kick.
Lizotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Cider throws a lazy body kick
and Lizotte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands a really nice looking cross but Cider seems unphased.
Cider misses with a body kick.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Cider off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Lizotte slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lizotte.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizotte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cider blocks it well.#T1#
Cider looks to land a right hand but Lizotte moved out of range.
Lizotte with a nice cross.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizotte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lizotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Lizotte defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Lizotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lizotte misses the shot to the body.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cider tries a low kick but Lizotte avoids it.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizotte throws out the jab.
Cider tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte throws a nice head kick! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider throws a head kick but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Lizotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Lizotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizotte moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Lizotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Lizotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Lizotte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider lands with a right hand. #T4#
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte scores with a nice strike.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lizotte lands a slapping body shot.
Cider blocks a head kick by Lizotte.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick
and Lizotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cider thinking.
Lizotte blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
Cider will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cider steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lizotte. That one must have hurt.
Cider looks to land a body kick but Lizotte moved away.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte misses with a few strikes there.
Lizotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Lizotte slips a jab from Cider .

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lizotte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephan Lizotte!
Our winner, Stephan Lizotte, 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: Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Cider lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown 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.
Cider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cider wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
Cider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cider is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Brown advances to half guard.
Cider wants to get back to his feet.
Cider is looking to get back to is feet but Brown passes into side control.
Cider is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cider is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cider is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Cider denies him.
Cider is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.#T2#
Brown trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Cider is defending well.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position but Cider is working away.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cider keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown slips under a jab from Cider .
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
Cider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Cider scores with a shot to the body.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Cider blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Cider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
Cider scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider blocks a head kick by Brown.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider with a nice cross.
Cider cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Cider scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cider looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
A jab from Cider finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown blocks a jab.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown throws a leg kick but Cider moved away.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cider back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Cider throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Cider motions for Brown to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cider misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Cider fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cider wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown advances position into side control!
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Cider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cider is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cider is not content to let Brown control the position.
Cider is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cider misses the jab.
Brown defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cider manages to circle out of the way.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown slips a jab from Cider .
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Cider .
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Brown down.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown. #T1#
Cider lands with a good body shot.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider throws a leg kick #TD#
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cider keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cider wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Cider is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocking some punches.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cider after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cider cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cider is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cider down to the mat. Cider avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cider throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider with a jab.
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Cider throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cider misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Cider . #T4#
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Cider misses.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Good shot there by Cider .
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Cider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cider 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider 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: Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Cider throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
A jab from Cider misses.
Szczęsny tries to counter by clinching up but Cider breaks away and moves out of range.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Szczęsny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Szczęsny checks it.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Cider drops his hands momentarily and Szczęsny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szczęsny misses the jab.
Szczęsny blocks a leg kick.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider misses with a low kick as Szczęsny jumps back.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Cider misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Cider looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Cider swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Szczęsny down.
Cider is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Szczęsny is able to avoid easily.
Szczęsny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cider checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cider just manages to avoid it.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Szczęsny avoids it.
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Cider .
Szczęsny quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Szczęsny blocks a leg kick.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Cider scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Cider keeps it at a distance.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cider at a distance.
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Cider gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Cider was not able to check.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szczęsny or perhaps it was just good defense by Cider , which made it look bad.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick. #T3#
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny lands a slapping body shot.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Cider 's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Cider scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cider circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Cider 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cider duly obliges.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny. #T4#
Szczęsny delivers a nice body kick.
Szczęsny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Szczęsny fails with the takedown.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny checks a low kick from Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szczęsny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Nice shot lands for Cider .
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider lands a slapping body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider lands with a cross.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a right hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for Szczęsny on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider .
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Szczęsny might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Szczęsny feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Cider lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Cider misses.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Cider takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses. #T2#
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Jab from Cider .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a nice body kick.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cider .
Szczęsny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Szczęsny's knee but Szczęsny avoids it well.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Szczęsny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider 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.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczęsny. Cider shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Cider misses with a looping left.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider . #T3#
Szczęsny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Cider lands with a cross.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Szczęsny dives in for a single leg takedown but Cider sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Szczęsny throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cider 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szczęsny. Szczęsny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Cider circles away and keeps his distance.
Cider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a one-two to the body.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee. #CL#
Szczęsny rushes Cider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider .
Szczęsny effectively controlling the action here.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Szczęsny was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider moves out of range of the leg kick from Szczęsny.
Cider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
letting Cider counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cider misses with a body punch
and Szczęsny counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Szczęsny slips the punch.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny tried to counter with a leg kick but Cider avoided it.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Cider throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Szczęsny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Szczęsny tries to score with a low kick but Cider moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Cider misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Szczęsny tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Cider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Szczęsny lands but Cider takes it in his stride.
Cider misses with a hook.
Szczęsny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Szczęsny clinches. #BC2#
Cider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Victor Szczęsny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Szczęsny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny with a nice cross.
Cider scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider is looking to slow Szczęsny down with leg kicks.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Szczęsny with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Cider .
I've got Cider 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider 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: Trash Fights 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Cider tenderised Bruise's leg. Bruise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider defending well as Bruise loads up on a big left hand.
Bruise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cider lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Bruise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider throws a body punch but Bruise moves out of range.
Bruise appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Bruise's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruise tries to avoid it.
Bruise moves out of range of the body kick.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Bruise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruise looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruise.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruise checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Bruise checks it.
Cider throws a leg kick but Bruise sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider . Bruise does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Cider . #T1#
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cider lands with a straight right. Bruise didn't see that one coming.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
Bruise looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruise slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruise drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Bruise ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Bruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider throws a leg kick but Bruise sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider defending well as Bruise loads up on a big left hand.
Cider lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
A head kick misses from Cider . #T2#
Cider throws a solid leg kick but Bruise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cider .
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruise.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bruise 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.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Bruise tries to counter it with a takedown but Cider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bruise throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Bruise's head back.
Bruise misses with a straight left.
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Bruise looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bruise is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bruise won't allow Cider to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bruise is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cider wants to stand but Bruise is controlling the position.
Bruise working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bruise won't allow Cider to get back to his feet.
Cider being controlled here, momentarily.
Bruise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruise slips nicely into half guard.
Cider looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bruise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cider is trying to stand back up but Bruise is controlling him
Bruise drops an elbow to the side of Cider 's head.
Bruise 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.
Cider is looking to get back to is feet but Bruise passes into side control.
Bruise prevents Cider from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cider trying to remain calm as Bruise controls from the top position.
Bruise looks up at the clock and then as Cider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bruise smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cider wants to get back to his feet but Bruise drags him back down.
Bruise landing a few strikes.
Cider is pushing Bruise's head away, looking to escape. Bruise manages to hold on to the position though.
Bruise is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cider will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bruise working the head with strikes.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruise misses with a low kick.
Cider swings widly with a right hand
and Bruise counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bruise cracks Cider with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cider thows a leg kick but Bruise checks it
enabling Bruise to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruise moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruise might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but Bruise moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cider explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Bruise ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruise looks to throw the jab but Cider is out of range.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Cider throws a head kick that misses
and Bruise counters with a straight right hand.
Bruise blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruise walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruise blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruise! But no joy.
Bruise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider misses with a hook to the body
and Bruise counters with a left and a right that stings Cider .
Bruise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruise counters with a straight right hand.
Bruise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruise throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider .
Cider looks to land a left hand but Bruise moved out of range nicely.
Bruise throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Cider wants to slow Bruise down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruise throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Bruise misses with a hook.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider cracks Bruise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider throws a head kick but Bruise moves out of range.
Bruise avoids the body shot from Cider .
Bruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Bruise misses the jab.
Cider looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bruise with a hook.
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bruise feints a counter leg kick.
Cider thuds a left hand into Bruise's body.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Bruise.
Bruise missing with a left hand there. Cider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws a jab when Bruise was well out of range.
A big right from Bruise misses.
Cider throws a low kick but Bruise avoids it.#T3#
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruise.
Cider throws a leg kick but Bruise sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bruise throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider takes a swing at Bruise's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruise! But no joy.
Bruise throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Bruise's knee but Bruise avoids it well.
Bruise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider lands a jab to Bruise's midsection.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruise! But no joy.
Cider cracks the inside of Bruise's front leg.
Bruise misses with a body shot.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Cider with a nice cross.
Bruise gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruise swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider lands a jab.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider throws a low kick but Bruise moves out of range easily.
Bruise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruise scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruise misses with a looping left.
Bruise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Bruise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Bruise is out of range.
Bruise now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Bruise lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Cider misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Bruise is out of range.
Cider scores with a nice body kick.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cider staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cider !
A jab from Cider misses.
Bruise is looking for the big counter here.
Cider throws the left hand but Bruise avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bruise to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cider misses with a right hand
enabling Bruise to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Bruise slips the punch.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider lands a slapping body shot.
Bruise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bruise avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruise checks it well.
Cider takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bruise throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bruise.
A jab from Cider misses.
Bruise lands a really nice looking cross but Cider seems unphased.
Bruise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Bruise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Donk. Bruise catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Bruise moved out of range.
Cider throws a hook but Bruise avoids it easily.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider slips a jab from Bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Bruise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider is looking to slow Bruise down with leg kicks.
Bruise shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
Bruise misses with a straight right.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Cider misses.
Bruise throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruise.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Bruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruise.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruise. That snapped Cider 's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Bruise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruise slips a straight right by Cider .
Bruise checks a low kick from Cider .
Bruise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left and a right from Bruise both land. Nice combination.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but Bruise moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Donk. Bruise catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
Cider throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruise throws a leg kick but Cider moved away.
Bruise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominick Bruise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruise.
A swing and a miss from Cider .
Bruise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider throws a sloppy body shot
and Bruise counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider checks a low kick from Bruise.
A shot to the body from Cider misses
and Bruise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.

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 Justin Cider .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cider , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
After the fight, Justin Cider 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018

#R1#
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for West's leg but West calmly moves out of range.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cider is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Cider circles away and we're back to standing.
Cider wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West throws a counter combo.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
No luck for West with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cider as he avoids it easily.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by West.
Cider lands with a nice body kick.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cider is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cider takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick but West checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Cider tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
West gets control of Cider 's arms and successfully pulls guard. West will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
West trying to strike off his back.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West has a closed guard, preventing Cider from standing up. #T3#
West 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.
West has a closed guard, preventing Cider from standing up.
Cider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cider lands with a cross.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
West throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
West is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cider 's half guard.
Cider is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cider throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
West lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Cider connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider misses with a low kick.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
West closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cider 's guard.
Cider wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
Cider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider wants to stand but West is controlling the position. #SU2#
West stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cider cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Cider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cider tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider tries a low kick but West avoids it.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West dodges the punch combination from Cider .
Cider lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cider .
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider blocks a head kick by West.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Cider .
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
West tries to counter with a clinch but Cider shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for West on that attempt.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cider 's waist but Cider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cider misses with a low kick.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cider is looking to chop away at West's legs.
West drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider misses with a left hand
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
West slips a jab from Cider .
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but Cider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
West wants the takedown. Cider is fighting it off but West persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cider 's guard against the cage.#ES#
Cider has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes West off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West checks a leg kick.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by West.
Cider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
West prevents Cider from escaping the position.#SU2#
West decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Cider throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cider .
Cider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
West slips a jab from Cider .
Cider motions for West to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider works West's body with a nice hook.
West throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
West fails with the takedown.
Cider throws a leg kick
and West counters with a series of strikes. Cider will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
West slips a jab from Cider .
West feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Cider . #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Cider lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cider wants it to stay on the feet.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider misses with the combination.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by West.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and Cider settles back down.
As Cider backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Cider manages to avoid it all.
Cider motions for West to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cider misses the target.
West blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider misses the shot to the body. #T4#
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
West goes for a double leg but Cider avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cider continues to drive forward.
West blocks a head kick by Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Cider .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for West on that attempt.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cider tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cider throws a push kick but West slaps the foot to one side.
West shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gai.
Gai motions for Cider to come forward. Gai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Gai moved out of range nicely.
Gai avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Cider cracks a nice hook into Gai's ribs.
Gai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gai.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider clobbers Gai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider tries to score with a low kick but Gai moves his leg out of the way.
Gai throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot.
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gai is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Gai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Cider throws a solid leg kick but Gai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cider .#T1#
That kick from Cider tenderised Gai's leg. Gai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Gai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Gai down.
Cider throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
Gai cracks Cider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider cracks Gai with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Gai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Cider catches Gai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gai.
Cider misses the jab.
Gai tries to score with a low kick but Cider moves his leg out of the way.
Cider lands with a hook. Gai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gai misses with a straight left.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Gai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gai.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Cider as he checks the leg kick.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Cider lands.
Gai throws a body kick that misses.
Gai avoids the head kick by Cider .
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
Cider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gai slips a straight right by Cider .
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Gai avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Gai there.
Gai checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Gai throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gai needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
Cider takes a swing at Gai's ribcage but misses.
Gai looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Cider slips a straight right by Gai.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Gai slips a jab from Cider .
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Cider lands.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Cider missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
Cider misses with a low kick as Gai jumps back.
Gai blocks a head kick by Cider . #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!
Gai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Gai misses.
Gai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider scores with a jab. Gai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Gai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cider with a nice cross.
Cider checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Cider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cider . That one must have hurt.
Gai throws a leg kick but Cider checks it.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Gai.
Cider misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider with a hook.
Gai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gai duly obliges.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws out a leg kick but Gai moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gai.
Good work by Gai as he checks the leg kick.
Gai checks a leg kick.
Cider misses with an uppercut
letting Gai counter with a right hand.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gai can do to turn this around?
Cider scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Cider , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gai scrambles back to his feet.
Gai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .#T1#
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Gai's knee but Gai avoids it well.
Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
Gai checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gai.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Gai off balance momentarily.
Gai blocks a low kick nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cider has got the better of the exchanges.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Gai slips under a jab.
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Gai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Gai moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gai counters with a nice leg kick.
Gai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider scores with a jab to the body.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider misses with a low kick as Gai jumps back.
Gai misses with a hook.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Gai's front leg but catches the back leg as Gai tries to avoid it.
Gai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Gai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gai scores with a nice head shot.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
Cider throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gai lands a head shot.
Cider throws a leg kick but Gai moved away.
Gai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cider jabs at Gai's body.
Gai misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cider was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gai.
Gai slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gai.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gai defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Cider as he checks the leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab.
Gai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Gai counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at Gai to acknowledge the strikes.
Cider sizes up Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Gai misses with a hook.
As Gai backs away, Cider returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cider throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
Gai throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand
and Gai counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Cider misses.
Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider .
Cider throws a hook but Gai blocks it.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gai.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Cider 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider motions for Gai to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gai! But no joy.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Gai is looking to slow Cider down with leg kicks.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider tried to counter with a leg kick but Gai avoided it.
Gai 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.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider cracks Gai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gai.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gai is able to avoid easily.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Gai moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Gai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Gai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cider wants to slow Gai down by chopping away at his legs.
Gai throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Gai checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cider 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider connects with a jab.
Gai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gai tries to land a leg kick but Cider saw it coming and moves away.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Gai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gai misses the jab.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider avoids the body shot from Gai.
Gai throws a leg kick but Cider checks it.
Cider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider moves out of range as Gai strikes.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider works the jab nicely.
Gai throws a front kick that sends Cider stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
A little jabbing left from Gai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Gai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gai.
Gai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Gai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Gai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider .
Cider throwing a counter right hand but Gai manages to avoid it.
Gai lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Cider 's shoulder, as Cider tries to avoid the shot.
Cider thumps Gai with a low kick.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gai.
Cider checks a low kick from Gai.
Cider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Gai checks the leg kick.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider checks a low kick from Gai.
Cider throws a hook but Gai avoids it easily.
Cider takes a swing at Gai's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Gai.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Gai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nomor Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Gai misses with a body shot.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Gai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gai throws a leg kick but Cider moved away.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider thuds his right hand into Gai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Gai as he checks the leg kick.
Cider wants to slow Gai down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Cider misses with a hook
and Gai scores with a counter punch that sends Cider to the canvas! Gai smells blood - he's punishing Cider with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cider has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
A very excited looking Nomor Gai 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider lands an overhand right.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cider defends well and King ends up having to push Cider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cider looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Cider clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider lands a head kick!
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen King.
Donk. Cider catches King right on the button with a cross.
Cider catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .#T1#
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cider throws a one two combo.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Cider gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow King down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
King walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for King on that attempt.
Cider lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cider stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Cider is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider . #T3#
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King 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.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Cider gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider .
Cider scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider .
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cider cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King wants to clinch.
A big right from King misses.
King tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Cider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
That's time! Cider 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab lands there for Cider .
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
Cider fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cider .
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow King down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King fails with the takedown.
Cider thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
A cross from Cider lands.
Cider feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider lands a slapping body shot.
Cider thumps King with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
King has a takedown stuffed.
Cider lands with a cross. #T3#
Cider throws a head kick that half lands.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cider is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for King.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Cider with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cider has got the better of the exchanges.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Cider throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Cider cracks King with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Cider lands a front kick.
Owen King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cider scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cider .
Cider scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen King.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Cider 's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Cider .
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cider feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cider lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider scores with a head kick.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Cider .
A jab lands there for Cider .
Cider lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cider with a hook.
Cider connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider scores with a body shot. #T3#
Cider thumps King with a low kick.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Cider lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Cider scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cider thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Cider .
Cider with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Cider .#T4#
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider jabs at King's body.
Cider lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Owen King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider lands a nice looking body shot.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cider 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carsara 's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Cider lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carsara takes a step back to recover.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carsara . That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Carsara off balance momentarily.
Cider cracks Carsara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carsara 's calf.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Carsara misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carsara misses the shot to the body.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Carsara moves out of range easily.
Cider misses the jab.
We've been told by Carsara 's head coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cider moves away from the strike by Carsara .
Cider lands with a straight right. Carsara didn't see that one coming.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carsara takes one on the button.
Carsara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider with a nice cross.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider clobbers Carsara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carsara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Carsara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donk. Cider catches Carsara right on the button with a cross.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carsara throws a combination. Cider tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carsara tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carsara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Carsara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cider moves away.
Carsara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carsara moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Carsara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cider scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carsara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider throws a hook but Carsara blocks it.
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carsara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider throws a nice head kick!
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carsara 's head.
Cider thuds his shin into the meat of Carsara 's side.
Carsara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carsara drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cider scores with a nice body kick.
Cider is looking to slow Carsara down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider throws a shot to the body.
Carsara throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Carsara throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Carsara misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cider scores with a nice right hand.
Carsara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Carsara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Carsara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider connects with a leg kick. Carsara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carsara misses with a few strikes there.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carsara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carsara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carsara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carsara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.
Carsara slips under a jab from Cider .
Carsara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cider lands with a kick to the temple. Carsara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider cracks Carsara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cider thows a body kick. Carsara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carsara misses with an uppercut.
Carsara throws a series of punches but Cider avoids them all with ease.
Carsara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cider thuds a left hand into Carsara 's body.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carsara 's head.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carsara doesn't seem phased though.
Carsara tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carsara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carsara .
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider cracks the inside of Carsara 's front leg.
Cider punishes Carsara 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cider lands with a straight right. Carsara didn't see that one coming.
Carsara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carsara takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses.
Carsara drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carsara is looking to wear down Cider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carsara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Carsara 's front leg but catches the back leg as Carsara tries to avoid it.
Carsara walks into a left hand.
Carsara 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carsara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cider .
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider lands with a right hand.
Cider scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider lands with a slapping head kick.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Carsara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carsara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giorgio Carsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider throws a series of punches but Carsara avoids them all with ease.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carsara .
Carsara misses with a body shot.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carsara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carsara .
Carsara looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Carsara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carsara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carsara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Carsara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Carsara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carsara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Carsara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carsara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider catches Carsara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider lands with a hook. Carsara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. Carsara should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Carsara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carsara fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carsara s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Carsara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Carsara misses its intended target.
Carsara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Carsara walks into a left hand.
Carsara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Carsara tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carsara tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carsara throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider ! But no joy.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carsara 's sensitive parts.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carsara defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
Cider is looking to slow Carsara down with leg kicks.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Carsara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider lands a nice hook to Carsara 's body. Carsara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carsara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cider .
Carsara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carsara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carsara . That did some damage!
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider blocks a head kick by Carsara . #T3#
Carsara misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Cider .
Carsara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carsara in his tracks.
Carsara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Carsara , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carsara 's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.#T4#
Cider lands with a straight right. Carsara didn't see that one coming.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Carsara 's head but Carsara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider punishes Carsara 's body with a nice straight punch.
Carsara tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carsara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cider .
Nice jab there from Cider .
Cider scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cider lands a jab to Carsara 's midsection.
Carsara avoids the head kick by Cider .
Carsara misses with a two punch combination.
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carsara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Carsara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider . Carsara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carsara 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.
Cider dips to his left and cracks Carsara with an uppercut!
Carsara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Carsara throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carsara takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses.
Carsara takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider .
Carsara swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Cider .
Carsara connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Carsara 's front leg but catches the back leg as Carsara tries to avoid it.
Cider lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cider cracks Carsara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carsara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cider lands a glancing blow to the side of Carsara 's head.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Carsara slips a jab and a cross from Cider .
Carsara lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Carsara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Carsara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Carsara 's front leg but catches the back leg as Carsara tries to avoid it.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carsara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider throws a head kick that Carsara semi-blocks.
Cider pushes Carsara away with a front kick.
Carsara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Cider catches Carsara right on the button with a cross.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carsara moves away from the strike by Cider .
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Cider thumps Carsara with a low kick.
That kick from Cider tenderised Carsara 's leg. Carsara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cider lands a jab.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carsara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cider .
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Carsara 's head back.
Carsara 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.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Carsara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carsara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carsara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Carsara , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carsara .
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Cider .#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Carsara down.
Cider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carsara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carsara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider misses the jab.
Giorgio Carsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carsara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Carsara 's head back.
Carsara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Carsara . Those never looked like landing.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carsara throws a series of punches but Cider avoids them all with ease.
Carsara misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider connects with a jab.
Carsara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cider cracks Carsara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Carsara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carsara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider throws a head kick that Carsara semi-blocks.
Carsara takes one on the button.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carsara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cider tests Carsara 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider .

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cider 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
An out of breath Justin Cider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Giorgio Carsara had this to say: 'Thanks for all Island '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018

#R1#
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Cider . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider .
Cider jabs at Buckley's body.
Cider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckley throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Cider 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Cider .
Cider feints and then cracks Buckley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckley down.
Buckley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider .
Cider is looking to slow Buckley down with leg kicks.
Cider cracks a nice hook into Buckley's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buckley doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley with a hook.
Buckley throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider .
Buckley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buckley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckley loads up on a big right hand but Cider slips the punch.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buckley throws out a loose jab but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckley throws out a loose jab but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Buckley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cider cracks the inside of Buckley's front leg.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Buckley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buckley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckley's sensitive parts.
Cider scores with a shot to the body.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Buckley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Buckley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckley walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckley's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Buckley misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buckley. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Cider lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Buckley down.
That kick from Cider tenderised Buckley's leg. Buckley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buckley looks to throw the jab but Cider is out of range.
Buckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Cider is just out of range.
Cider scores with a jab.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider sizes up Buckley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cider cracks Buckley with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Buckley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buckley scrambles back to his feet.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buckley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buckley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buckley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider lands with a straight right. Buckley didn't see that one coming.
Buckley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buckley moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckley misses the target.
Cider avoids the body shot from Buckley.
Buckley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cider .
Buckley throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider feints a jab promting Buckley to slip. Cider then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Buckley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Buckley's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buckley.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckley misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Buckley.
Cider scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Buckley looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Cider stuns Buckley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buckley.
Buckley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Buckley misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Buckley misses.
Cider cracks Buckley with a good jab.
Cider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buckley's calf.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Buckley tries to clinch up.
Buckley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckley misses the target.
Cider throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buckley looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Cider .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Buckley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cider moves out of range as Buckley strikes.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buckley walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Buckley misses with a wild body shot.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Buckley misses with an uppercut.
Buckley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckley's sensitive parts.
Buckley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buckley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buckley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Buckley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckley's sensitive parts.
Buckley walks into a left hand.
Cider lands with a shot to the body.
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider lands a high kick!
Cider tests Buckley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
That kick from Cider tenderised Buckley's leg. Buckley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buckley. That did some damage!
Cider lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buckley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckley should have avoided that one.
Jab by Cider .
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckley.
Cider darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Cider .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buckley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buckley takes one on the button.
Buckley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buckley's hands.
A big left from Buckley misses.
Buckley throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buckley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buckley's head.
Buckley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cider .
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buckley looks to land a left hand but Cider moved out of range nicely.
Buckley throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cider thumps Buckley with a low kick.
Buckley throws out a loose jab but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckley takes a swing at Cider 's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buckley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Cider scores with a push kick.
Buckley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cider .
Buckley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Buckley tries to clinch up.
Cider appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buckley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cider lunges at Buckley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buckley's hand.
Cider lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckley's sensitive parts.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckley.#T4#
Buckley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buckley moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cider connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buckley's hands.
Buckley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
Buckley slips a jab and a cross from Cider .
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider scores with a push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buckley's head backwards.
Cider connects with a leg kick. Buckley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buckley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider 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#
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buckley. Buckley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buckley on the side of the head.
Cider scores with a nice right hand.
Cider lands a right hook to the body.
Buckley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Cider connects with the punch.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Buckley tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckley.
Buckley misses with a wild body shot.
Cider lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buckley walks into a left hand.
Cider cracks Buckley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cider cracks Buckley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cider is looking to slow Buckley down with leg kicks.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Cider .
Buckley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buckley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
A big left from Buckley misses.
Buckley throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Buckley misses with a wild body shot.
Buckley misses with a hook.
Buckley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Buckley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buckley throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Buckley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Cider lands a nice looking body shot.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buckley throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buckley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider cracks Buckley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cider lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buckley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider feints and then cracks Buckley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buckley down.
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buckley's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Buckley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Cider cracks Buckley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Cider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Buckley misses.
Buckley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buckley throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Buckley throws an overhand right that lands on Cider 's shoulder, as Cider tries to avoid the shot.
Cider lands a jab to the nose.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buckley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buckley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckley in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buckley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Buckley misses with a straight left.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider cracks the inside of Buckley's front leg.
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Buckley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider .
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Buckley seems unphased.
Cider jabs Buckley right on the nose. Buckley blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot.
Cider lands a nice hook to Buckley's body. Buckley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider thumps Buckley with a low kick.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buckley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider .
Cider scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckley drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buckley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Buckley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider . Buckley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Cider .
Buckley takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cider 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
A very excited looking Justin Cider 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
St George moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but St George seems unphased.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
Cider swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St George.
St George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St George moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cider moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cider stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Cider misses.
St George misses the jab.
Cider throws a front kick that sends St George stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider tried to counter with a leg kick but St George avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
A head kick from Cider lands but St George takes it in his stride.
Cider misses with the combination. #T1#
Cider throws a head kick but St George moves out of range.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St George gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
St George shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St George has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St George just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St George throws a fast counter high kick but Cider manages to duck under it in time.
St George checks a low kick from Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St George moves away.
St George changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but St George manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George.
St George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
St George lands with an uppercut that bounces Cider off the cage and back into range.#T2#
An inside leg kick from St George misses.
St George on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
St George decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
St George prevents Cider from standing back up.
St George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St George prevents Cider from standing back up.
Cider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St George connects with a body shot that sends Cider 's belly button to the back.
St George on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
St George blocks a leg kick.
Cider thumps St George with a low kick.
Cider is looking to slow St George down with leg kicks.
St George missing with a left hand there. Cider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cider is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cider digs a good body shot into St George's ribs.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St George.
St George on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
St George walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
St George throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider scores with a body shot.
St George takes one on the button.
St George throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St George walks into a left hand.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
St George tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St George misses with a looping right.#T4#
St George misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St George moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St George tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St George's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but St George is just out of range.
Jab by Cider .
St George gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St George staying out of range there.
St George takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cider darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St George 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.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. St George moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Cider misses.
A swing and a miss from St George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles St George. St George circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
St George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but St George slips the punch.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Cider .
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but St George manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from St George.
Cider feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but St George checks it.
St George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St George can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Cider .
Cider misses with a body shot.
St George just misses with a punch to the body.
St George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
St George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
St George has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Cider .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St George throws a push kick but Cider slaps the foot to one side.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St George. That did some damage!
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider scores with a nice right hand.
Pierre St George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider looks to land a left hand but St George moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow St George down.
Cider lands with a right hand.
St George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cider slips a jab and a cross from St George. #T2#
Cider throws a looping overhand right but St George ducks down to avoid it.
St George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps St George's head back.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St George takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
St George 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.
St George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cider but Cider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St George lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Cider .#T3#
St George goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St George moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow St George down.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St George was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St George.
A quick step to the side and Cider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
St George shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cider sprawls well. Cider wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St George gets slowly back to his feet.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St George drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St George has a takedown stuffed.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George.
Cider lands a head shot.#T4#
St George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St George.
Cider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
St George looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
St George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
A shot to the liver by Cider . Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
St George walks into a jab.
St George just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on St George's shoulder, as St George tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cider scores with a leg kick.
St George checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider pushes St George away with a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for St George on that attempt.
Cider lands with a good body shot.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses St George's sensitive parts.
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider moves away from the strike by St George.
St George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
St George finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cider works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St George lands a nice hook to Cider 's body. Cider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck St George on the side of the head.
St George shoots in but Cider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider misses with a low kick.
St George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
The fighters circling - St George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St George tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider connects with a leg kick. St George looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cider .
Cider bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St George's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider looks to land a left hand but St George moved out of range nicely.
St George checks a leg kick.
St George closes the distance and clinches up with Cider , looking for a takedown. St George pushes Cider against the cage but Cider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St George moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through St George's defenses.
Cider scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St George scrambles back to his feet.
Cider throws a low kick but St George avoids it.
St George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider digs a good hook to St George's body.
Cider cracks the inside of St George's front leg. #T3#
A cross from Cider lands.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St George momentarily.
St George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on St George's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
St George chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks St George off balance momentarily.
St George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cider swivels and escapes.
St George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
Cider tries a low kick but St George avoids it.
Cider misses with a hook.
St George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider works the jab nicely.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
St George moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .#T4#
St George misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St George takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
St George looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pierre St George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Cider .
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St George moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St George takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St George throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
St George on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cider stuffs the takedown.
Cider lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Cider .
Cider with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
A very excited looking Justin Cider 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018

#R1#
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Diaz catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cider . That did some damage!
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Cider is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider throws a leg kick
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cider . #T1#
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cider is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz slips a straight right by Cider .
Diaz thumps Cider with a low kick.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz. #T2#
Cider staying out of range there.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Cider misses with a straight left.
Cider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz keeps Cider at a distance using the push kick.
Diaz lands a jab.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz clobbers Cider with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A good leg kick by Diaz.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Cider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diaz 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.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Cider scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
A head kick misses from Cider .
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider throws a body kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Cider moves away and avoids it.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Cider manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cider throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a jab when Cider was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider .
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Diaz looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cider slips under a jab from Diaz.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Cider saw that one coming.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Jab from Cider .
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Diaz throws a head kick that Cider semi-blocks. #ROC#
Cider is rocked!
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Diaz down.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Cider misses with a low kick.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carlos Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cider avoids a kick to the body.
Cider throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Cider checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cider - that will leave a mark!
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cider tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Cider blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Cider 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cider .#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Cider 's body. Cider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cider lands with a right hand.
Cider cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Cider misses the jab.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz moves out of range as Cider throws a body kick.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cider checks the leg kick.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Cider tries a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Cider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz 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 lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Cider . #T4#
Cider throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
A jab from Cider misses.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider slips a jab from Diaz.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Cider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cider swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
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 Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Cider had a free shot at his head there.
Cider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cider motions for Diaz to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Cider throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Cider .
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cider . Cider circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diaz.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#T1#
Cider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cider .
Diaz avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider motions for Diaz to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
Cider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Cider looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Cider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Justin Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Diaz!
Cider 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.
Cider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Cider throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cider .
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Cider 's head.
Cider misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz throws a monster overhand right that drops Cider ! Diaz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there #CL2#
and Molovgomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider blocks a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Cider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Molovgomedov.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Molovgomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Molovgomedov throwing strikes from guard but Cider blocks nicely.
Cider wants to sweep but no luck.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider is controlling Molovgomedov's posture.
Molovgomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molovgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Cider .#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molovgomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Molovgomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Cider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Molovgomedov there.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
Molovgomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider looks to land a combination but Molovgomedov avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Cider .
A looping hook to the body misses from Molovgomedov. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Molovgomedov 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.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Molovgomedov checks it.
Cider seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cider misses its target.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molovgomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Cider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molovgomedov on the side of the head.
Cider goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Molovgomedov looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molovgomedov scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Molovgomedov moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Molovgomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Molovgomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Molovgomedov lands a left hand.
Cider managing to block the knees to the body from Molovgomedov.
Cider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider stuns Molovgomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molovgomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Molovgomedov's shoulder, as Molovgomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Cider tries to move into range but Molovgomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but Molovgomedov is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider misses with a looping left.#T4#
Cider takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Molovgomedov swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molovgomedov checks it well.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Molovgomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Molovgomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider . Molovgomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Molovgomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider throws a hook but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molovgomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molovgomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cider scores with a push kick.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cider feints and then cracks Molovgomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molovgomedov down.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molovgomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cider , right into the meat.
Cider pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Cider moved away.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cider rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Molovgomedov. Cider shrugs it off though.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Molovgomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Molovgomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Molovgomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Molovgomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range. #T1#
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider digs a good body shot into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Cider lands with a hook. Molovgomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molovgomedov's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cider .
Molovgomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Molovgomedov misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cider defending well as Molovgomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Seleukos Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider thumps Molovgomedov with a low kick.
Cider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Molovgomedov momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cider .
A low kick from Cider misses #TD2#
and Molovgomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard.
Molovgomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molovgomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molovgomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cider 's head backwards.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Cider throws a lazy head kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov connects with the punch.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
Cider slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider thuds his right hand into Molovgomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Molovgomedov's hands.#T4#
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider lands an overhand right.
Cider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Some bone on bone action there as Cider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Molovgomedov
and Cider counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cider .
A leg kick checked by Cider .
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov lands a head shot.
Molovgomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider checks a low kick from Molovgomedov.
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 Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Cider .
Cider blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cider if he has to take too many more of those.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molovgomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molovgomedov. #TD2#
Molovgomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cider to the ground. Molovgomedov is now in Cider 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molovgomedov is working Cider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seleukos Molovgomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molovgomedov landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Molovgomedov has gone for a leg lock! Cider slips out almost immediately though and dives into Molovgomedov's guard.#REVR#
Molovgomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Molovgomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Molovgomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cider controls the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cider '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.
Molovgomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cider is proving a slippery customer.
Cider trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Molovgomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Cider wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molovgomedov, right into the meat.
Molovgomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cider throws a head kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Molovgomedov throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cider 's head.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
Molovgomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Molovgomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Cider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cider digs a good body shot into Molovgomedov's ribs.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov.
Cider lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but Cider avoids it.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider works the jab nicely.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Cider sees coming a mile off.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seleukos Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !
Justin Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC 18: Hardon vs Boxer 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##TD#
Ingram throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ingram is in Cider 's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cider holds on and takes a little breather.
Ingram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard.
Ingram looking to sit in guard and control but Cider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cider controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram working a defensive guard here.
Ingram 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.#T1#
Cider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ingram looking for a guillotine here but Cider defends easily.
Cider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cider preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ingram looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cider has picked Ingram up and slammed him! Ingram can't keep hold of the triangle and Cider manages to pass to side control!
Ingram is looking to regain half guard here but Cider keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ingram being controlled for a moment.
Ingram is trying to get back to half guard.
Ingram wants to control but Cider postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ingram keeps working.
Ingram is trying to escape the position but Cider is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Ingram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cider doesn't seem phased though.
Ingram shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ingram misses with a body kick.
Ingram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ingram.
A lazy body kick from Ingram
and Cider counters with a series of strikes. Ingram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Ingram.
Good shot there by Cider .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingram on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ingram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cider 's head.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cider scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Ingram walks into a jab.
Ingram works Cider 's body with a nice hook.
Cider lands a body shot.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingram manages to avoid it.
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ingram lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Cider .
Cider slips under a jab from Ingram.#TD#
Ingram drives through with a takedown into Cider 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cider is pulling down on Ingram's head. It's preventing any offense from Ingram, at least for the moment.
Ingram postures up.
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ingram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cider scores with a kick to the body.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Ingram.
Ingram avoids a kick to the body.
Ingram blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Ingram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cider .
Nice shot by Cider .
Cider explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Ingram throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ingram scores with a takedown into Cider 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider keeping full guard, as Ingram tries to pass.
Ingram with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Cider wants to sweep here but Ingram controlling him for the moment.
Ingram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kizeal Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingram throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cider seems keen to control Ingram's posture.
Cider working a defensive guard here.
Cider looking for a sweep. Not yet Cider , not yet.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider 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.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ingram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Cider gets caught napping as Ingram dives in and scores a takedown. Cider manages to retain guard.
Ingram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ingram is one step ahead there.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram cracks Cider with a solid left hand.
Cider is pulling down on Ingram's head. It's preventing any offense from Ingram, at least for the moment.
Cider 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.#T3#
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram looking to sit in guard and control but Cider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ingram is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cider avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ingram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Cider controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ingram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cider controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ingram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cider as he avoids it easily.
Ingram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Ingram off balance momentarily.
Ingram fails with the takedown
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizeal Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ingram's sensitive parts.
Ingram throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Ingram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Cider scores with a nice body kick.
Cider lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cider scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ingram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Ingram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ingram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cider finds it's way round the side to connect with Ingram's head.
Ingram tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ingram somewhat.
Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ingram throws a wild body kick that Cider sees coming a mile off.
Cider slips a jab from Ingram.
Ingram misses with a hook.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ingram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ingram 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.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ingram takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Ingram down.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Cider connects with a combination that backs up Ingram into the cage. Cider lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ingram's guard. Ingram is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cider bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Cider !
Justin Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFC 13: Carter va Kint
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##CL#
Tisoaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cider , pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tisoaka has clasped his hands together around Cider 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cider is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cider is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
Cider is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tisoaka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cider keeps working.
Tisoaka 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider is pushing Tisoaka's head away, looking to escape. Tisoaka manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Tisoaka tries for a kimura but Cider is defending well. #T1#
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Tisoaka is working to tighten his grip on Cider 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cider has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tisoaka is really squeezing tight and eventually Cider passes out! Tisoaka breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Katuro Tisoaka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Katuro Tisoaka waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GFC 10: Colosseum
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Hardon connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Hardon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardon.
A swing and a miss from Hardon.
Cider scores with a head kick.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Hardon checks a low kick from Cider .
Hardon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider slips a jab from Hardon.
Hardon throws a sloppy body shot
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
Cider tries a low kick but Hardon avoids it.
Cider keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cider bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardon's head backwards.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hardon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Hardon punishes Cider 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Hardon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Cider .#CL2#
Cider closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Hardon. #BC2#
Cider breaks from the clinch.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cider . That one must have hurt.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardon checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Cider tries to keep at a distance but Hardon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cider stalls. #T2#
Hardon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon connects with a knee to the head.
Cider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardon blocks an uppercut.
Cider managing to block the knees to the body from Hardon.
Hardon tries to work over Cider 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardon has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Cider . #BC2#
Cider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cider .
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
letting Hardon counter with a right hand.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider is looking to chop away at Hardon's legs.
Cider throws a low kick but Hardon moves out of range easily.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Hardon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardon.
Hardon with a nice cross.
Cider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardon.
Cider sizes up Hardon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Hardon is looking to clinch.
Cider moves away from the strike by Hardon.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Cider slips a straight right by Hardon.
Cider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Cider as he connects with a hook.
Hardon cracks a nice hook into Cider 's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Cider rushes Hardon and presses him up against the cage.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Cider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardon is defending well for now.
Cider lands a body shot. #BC2#
Cider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cider looks to land a combination but Hardon avoids it well.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Cider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardon to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Hardon.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardon's sensitive parts.
Hardon lands a leg kick that knocks Cider off balance momentarily.
Hardon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Cider . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider .
Hardon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Hardon scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hardon throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Hardon.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Hardon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cider blocks a jab.
Cider scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
Nice body punch from Cider .
Hardon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardon, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider scores with a push kick.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for Hardon's leg but Hardon calmly moves out of range.
Cider throws a jab when Hardon was well out of range.
Cider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hardon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him. #T1#
Cider is looking to chop away at Hardon's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider misses with a straight right.
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Hardon dips to his left and cracks Cider with an uppercut!
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Hardon.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cider . Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider throws a low kick but Hardon avoids it.
Cider tries to clinch there but Hardon circles away.
Hardon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardon lands a jab to the head. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardon closes the distance and clinches.
Hardon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cider is defending well for now.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Hardon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardon connects with a knee to the head.
Hardon misses with an elbow over the top.
Cider tries a knee to the head but Hardon blocks it.
Cider lands an uppercut.
Hardon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Hardon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider .
Cider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardon up against the cage.
Hardon lands an elbow just above Cider 's eye.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardon.
Cider lands a body punch. #T3#
Hardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little Hardon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardon is keeping busy.
Hardon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardon's face.
Cider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Hardon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon prevents a body shot from Cider .
Cider blocks an elbow strike from Hardon.
Hardon managing to block the knees to the body from Cider .
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Cider breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Cider throws a leg kick which misses Hardon's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardon tries to avoid it.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardon's sensitive parts.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
Cider looks to throw a body kick
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardon dodges the punch combination from Cider .
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!
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Cider .
Hardon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cider .
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Hardon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cider .
Hardon throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Hardon checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardon.
Hardon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
Hardon checks a leg kick.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
Hardon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardon, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Cider . #CL2#
Cider moves into range and clinches up with Hardon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Cider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cider 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Hardon controls the action.
Cider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Hardon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Hardon scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Hardon keeps control of Cider as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cider misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.
Cider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider is looking to chop away at Hardon's legs.
A punch combination from Hardon misses.
Cider unleashes a big counter combination but Hardon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cider moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cider . That did some damage!
Hardon scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Hardon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cider moves out of range as Hardon strikes.
Hardon misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a leg kick.
Hardon 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.
Hardon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Cider .
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
Cider blocks a jab.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Hardon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cider .
A jab from Hardon misses.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Hardon off balance momentarily.
Cider looks to throw a body kick
and Hardon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hardon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Cider moved out of range nicely.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Hardon moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Cider 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.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Hardon connects with a jab.
Cider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider misses with a leg kick
and Hardon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardon misses with a low kick as Cider jumps back.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
Cider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Cider moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardon.
Hardon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cider circles away.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hardon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hardon is looking to chop away at Cider 's legs.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cider thinks about the counter body kick.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon lands with a hook. Cider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cider .
Hardon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Hardon's knee but Hardon avoids it well.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardon's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Hardon clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider keeps Hardon at a distance using the push kick.
Hardon moves away from the strike by Cider .
Hardon throwing a counter right hand but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with the body kick
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon moves away from the strike by Cider .
Hardon tries to clinch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardon checks it well.
Cider slips a jab from Hardon.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider tries to clinch there but Hardon circles away.
Cider slips under a jab from Hardon.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Hardon's knee but Hardon avoids it well.
Hardon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cider .
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardon is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Hardon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardon tests Cider 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot.
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardon 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.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Cider slips under a jab from Hardon.
Hardon throws a lazy right hand but Cider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cider throws out a counter right but Hardon avoids it with no problem.
Cider on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cider takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardon's sensitive parts. #T2#
Cider feints and then cracks Hardon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hardon lands a right hook to the body.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardon is able to avoid easily.
Cider swings for the body but Hardon moves out of range.
Cider throws a lazy body kick
and Hardon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cider tries to work over Hardon's front leg with a kick but Hardon checks it.
Hardon checks a leg kick nicely.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardon moves out of range of the body kick.
Cider throws a low kick but Hardon moves out of range easily.
Hardon swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Cider moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Hardon throws the left hand but Cider avoids the punch easily.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Cider is looking to chop away at Hardon's legs.
Hardon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Hardon scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cider stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Cider moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cider throws a leg kick but Hardon checks it.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardon.
Cider throws out a leg kick but Hardon moves out of range and Cider only half commits.
Hardon scores with a punch to the head.
Cider scores with a head kick. #T4#
Hardon checks a leg kick.
Hardon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Hardon.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Cider lands an overhand right.
Hardon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardon lands a really nice looking cross but Cider seems unphased.
A left lands for Hardon.
Cider tries to clinch but Hardon moves out of range. #CL2#
Cider has Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider lands with a left to the head.
Cider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Little Hardon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hardon jabs at Cider 's body.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Hardon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Hardon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Cider .
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Hardon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider .
Cider content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Cider .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider dodges an elbow strike from Hardon.
Hardon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hardon tries a knee to the head but Cider blocks it.
Hardon lands a nice elbow.
Cider lands with a short shot to the head.
Cider wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardon won't allow it.
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Cider blocks an elbow strike.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Cider blocks with his arms.
Hardon looking to throw knees to the head but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cider blocks a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardon.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Cider breaks the clinch.
Hardon blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Hardon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Hardon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider tries to work over Hardon's front leg with a kick but Hardon checks it.
Hardon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cider cracks Hardon with a good jab.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Cider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cider - that will leave a mark!
Hardon looks to land a right hand but Cider moved out of range.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cider lands a nice looking body kick.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Hardon scores with a hook.
Cider tried to score with a low kick but Hardon checks it.
Hardon is looking to counter punch.
Hardon swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Hardon throws out a powerful jab.
Hardon moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .#T3#
Hardon thuds his right hand into Cider 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cider .
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Cider avoids a kick to the body.
Cider moves forwards but Hardon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardon checks a low kick from Cider .
A big left from Hardon misses.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hardon to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Hardon defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Hardon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider flicks out a counter leg kick but Hardon steps away.#CL#
Hardon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardon blocks an uppercut.
Cider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Cider manages to break the clinch.
Hardon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cider shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Cider misses.
Hardon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cider 's head.
Cider tries to clinch but Hardon is having none of it.
Hardon wants to clinch.

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 Little Hardon.
I think Hardon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Little Hardon!
Little Hardon is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Little Hardon said 'I always knew I was better then my past performances, it's only getting better from here!'.

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