Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Feltre tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Musashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Feltre saw that one coming.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Musashi is able to avoid easily.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Feltre checks a low kick from Musashi.
Feltre moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi defending well as Feltre loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Feltre connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Feltre slips a straight right by Musashi.
Feltre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Musashi just manages to avoid it.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Feltre has time to react.
Feltre throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Feltre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Feltre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi moves out of range as Feltre throws a body kick.
Feltre feints a jab promting Musashi to slip. Feltre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Musashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Musashi scores with a leg kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Feltre.
Feltre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Feltre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi misses with a low kick as Feltre jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Feltre cracks a nice hook into Musashi's ribs.
Musashi lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Feltre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Feltre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Feltre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Feltre avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Feltre's knee but Feltre avoids it well.
Feltre throws a counter high kick but Musashi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Feltre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Feltre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Feltre seems unphased.
Musashi takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Musashi takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Feltre checks it
and Feltre counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Feltre.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Feltre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Musashi.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feltre feints a jab promting Musashi to slip. Feltre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Musashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Feltre throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Feltre is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Feltre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Feltre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feltre.
Feltre misses with the body kick
and Musashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Feltre moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Feltre tries to counter by clinching up but Musashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Feltre's body.
Feltre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Feltre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Feltre throws a head kick that half lands.
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
As Musashi tries to get set, Feltre tries to push him back and clinch up but Musashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Feltre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feltre.
Musashi tries a low kick but Feltre avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Feltre is out of range.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Feltre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feltre checks a leg kick nicely.
Feltre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Feltre is just out of range.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Feltre lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Musashi
and Feltre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feltre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Musashi's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Feltre counters with a low kick, right behind Musashi 's knee.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Feltre's shoulder, as Feltre tries to avoid the shot.
Feltre throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.
Feltre throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.#T1#
Musashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Feltre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Feltre.
Nice shot lands for Feltre.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Feltre sees coming a mile off.
Musashi is looking to slow Feltre down with leg kicks.
Musashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Feltre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick from Feltre.
Feltre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Sloppy strikes from Feltre. Those never looked like landing.
Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Feltre counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Feltre.
Feltre avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Feltre throws a head kick that half lands.
Feltre moves out of range of the body kick.
Feltre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Feltre slips a jab from Musashi.
Feltre staying out of range there.
Feltre throws a counter high kick but Musashi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook but Feltre avoids it easily.#T3#
Feltre lands with a shot to the body.
Feltre cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Feltre misses.
Feltre misses the jab.
Feltre slips under a jab from Musashi.
Feltre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Musashi's head backwards.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Feltre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Feltre.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Musashi with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Feltre cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Feltre.
Musashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Musashi tries to land a body kick
and Feltre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Feltre saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Feltre staying out of range there.
Feltre throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi throws a low kick but Feltre moves out of range easily.
Feltre throws a lazy body kick
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Felipe Feltre 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Musashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Feltre misses with a wild combination.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Feltre is out of range.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Feltre. That one must have hurt.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Feltre's leg but Feltre calmly moves out of range.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre connects with a solid leg kick.
Musashi moves out of range as Feltre strikes.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Feltre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Feltre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Feltre blocks the body kick.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Feltre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Musashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Feltre forces Musashi back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Feltre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feltre can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Musashi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Feltre pulls Musashi into guard.
Feltre controls Musashi momentarily but Musashi frees himself. #SUB#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Musashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Feltre trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
Feltre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Musashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Musashi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musashi defends well.#SUB#
Musashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Musashi is looking to pass into half guard but Feltre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Feltre is in guard.#REVR##SUB#
Feltre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feltre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Musashi keeping full guard, as Feltre tries to pass.
Feltre passes into half guard.
Musashi trying to hold on to Feltre's head to control him but Feltre postures up. #SUB#
Feltre seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.
Feltre is trying to control the action in half guard but Musashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Musashi trying to control here.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Musashi with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malingo 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.
Malingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Malingo seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Malingo as he connects with a hook.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Malingo 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!
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Malingo misses
and Musashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.#T1#
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi slips under a jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Musashi throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
Malingo misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Musashi tests Malingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Malingo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Malingo in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Musashi swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Musashi misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Malingo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a takedown into side control.
Musashi is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo grinds an elbow into Musashi's temple.
Malingo working away.
Malingo is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
Musashi is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it. #T4#
Musashi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo is looking to take a break and control but Musashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Malingo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malingo working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi is looking to chop away at Malingo's legs.
A low kick from Malingo is predictable there
and Musashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
Musashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malingo.
Malingo lands an overhand right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Musashi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Malingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Malingo's knee but Malingo avoids it well. #T1#
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Malingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi misses with a left hand
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
And Musashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Malingo blocks it.
Musashi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Musashi is pulling down on Malingo's head. It's preventing any offense from Malingo, at least for the moment.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Malingo lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Malingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musashi defends well.#SUB2#
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Musashi passes into half guard. #T4#
Musashi prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo is in trouble now - Musashi has advanced to mount!
Musashi moves to his opponent's back but Malingo bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Musashi.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Musashi wants to sweep here but Malingo controlling him for the moment.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Malingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Malingo cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Malingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Malingo lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Musashi gets caught napping as Malingo dives in and scores a takedown. Musashi manages to retain guard.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Musashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malingo landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Malingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malingo distracts Musashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Malingo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi's head.
Malingo works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Musashi controlling the position.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Musashi has control of Malingo's left arm, preventing Malingo from doing any damage.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Musashi has wrist control.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
Musashi has his hands on Malingo's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Malingo lands a couple of elbows.
Musashi is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Musashi trying to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malingo slips under a jab from Musashi.
Malingo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Musashi defends it well.
Malingo misses with a hook
and Musashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Malingo. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Malingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malingo scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Musashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Musashi looks for a takedown but Laine sprawls well.
Laine has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Musashi.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Laine.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Musashi scores with a push kick.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Musashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Musashi swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
And Musashi responds with a good body kick, but Laine manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Musashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laine to the mat! Laine manages to get full guard.
Musashi is fighting to break Laine's control of his arms but Laine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laine can't keep his opponent in guard - Musashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Musashi forces the positional change into back control.
Musashi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Laine is in bad spot here.
Laine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Musashi's guard. Nice work there by Laine.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine won't allow Musashi to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Musashi controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself. #SUB2#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine scoring with some ground and pound.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Musashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Laine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Musashi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Musashi postures up. #SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laine keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Musashi preventing the sweep.
Musashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Laine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Musashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Musashi was not able to check.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Laine moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Musashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Laine throws a body kick that misses
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Laine throws a right and a left that Musashi avoids nicely.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine 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.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Musashi lands with a cross.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Musashi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Laine dives in and grabs Musashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Musashi pushes down on Laine's head and hops out.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Musashi lands the left hand.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Laine connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Musashi to the floor! Laine dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Musashi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Musashi has been cut.#SUB2#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily.
Musashi is still in real trouble! Can Laine finish him?
Musashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laine tries to pass to full mount but Musashi defends it.
Musashi moves into full guard.
Laine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laine works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Laine passes Musashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laine lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Musashi quite badly. Musashi pulls Laine in close trying to recover. Laine postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Musashi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Musashi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine 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: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Mosby throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Mosby missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mosby misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi throws a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mosby throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mosby's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby misses with a hook.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi misses the jab.
Mosby moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Nice uppercut lands for Musashi. That snapped Mosby's head back.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Mosby moves away and avoids it.
Mosby appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniel Mosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mosby lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Musashi has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Mosby attempts a counter takedown but Musashi avoids it well and moves away.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Mosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Musashi is looking to slow Mosby down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
A counter left hand to the body from Mosby misses its target.
Mosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Mosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Mosby moved out of range.
Mosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Mosby's body.#T3#
Nice shot by Musashi.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mosby's sensitive parts.
Mosby scores with a nice right hand.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Mosby finds it's target.#ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Mosby finish him?
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low kick.
Musashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mosby checks a leg kick.
Mosby tried to counter with a leg kick but Musashi avoided it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mosby. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Mosby is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Mosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mosby misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Mosby's leg. Mosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Mosby scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi slips a straight right by Mosby.
Mosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mosby lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Musashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Mosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Mosby moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Mosby misses with a hook #KD2#
and Musashi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mosby! Musashi lets Mosby back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Mosby is rocked!
Musashi throws a monster overhand right that drops Mosby! Musashi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#729 Mirowski v Lord
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Malenko slips a straight right by Musashi.
Malenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malenko works Musashi's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Malenko shoots in and bounces Musashi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Musashi is trying to keep Malenko in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malenko is aware though and is defending well.
Malenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malenko landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Musashi has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Musashi has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Malenko content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Musashi is looking for a triangle but Malenko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Musashi has his foot on Malenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi trying to keep a closed guard but Malenko is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Malenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Musashi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Musashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malenko backing away here, and Musashi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malenko takes a step back to recover.
Musashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko misses with a hook.#CL#
Malenko has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Malenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
Malenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malenko throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko wants to stall.
Malenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Malenko wants a takedown.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi jumps guard but Malenko stands there with Musashi around his waist. Musashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Malenko gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Malenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malenko.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malenko.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Musashi 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#
Malenko tries to clinch up.
Musashi counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Ray Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malenko takes a step back to recover.
Malenko sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Musashi lands a head shot.
Musashi connects with a single shot there.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Malenko lands a slapping body shot.
Malenko scores with a jab.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Malenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko lands with a shot to the body.
Musashi lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Malenko down.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Malenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musashi but Musashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Malenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Malenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Malenko controlling the action here.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but Malenko has control of the leg. #SUB#
Musashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Malenko. #T3#
Malenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malenko works his way into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musashi has given up his back here. Will Malenko look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Malenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Musashi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Musashi for a finish.
I really don't envy Musashi right now.
Malenko tries to keep control of the position but Musashi is staying busy.
Musashi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Malenko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Musashi trying to control the hands but Malenko breaks the grip.
Malenko controlling well, preventing Musashi from escaping the position. #SUB#
Malenko looking for the choke from the back.
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 Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malenko avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Malenko defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Malenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Malenko lands a body shot.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi throws a hook but Malenko blocks it.
A combination from Malenko does no damage.
Malenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Malenko. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Malenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malenko's head backwards.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Musashi drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Malenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Musashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Musashi slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Musashi is trying to control. Malenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Malenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malenko wants to get back to full guard.
Malenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Musashi is working away from the top position though.
Malenko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Musashi wants to take a breather but Malenko is having none of it.
Musashi content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Malenko actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Malenko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Malenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Musashi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malenko moves into full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Musashi preventing the sweep.
Musashi passes Malenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Musashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malenko is trying to maintain the position but Musashi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Musashi seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malenko is looking for a sweep. Musashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

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

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

Event: MMMA 87 Take vs Musashi
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Take keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi throws a push kick but Take slaps the foot to one side.
Musashi scores with a nice head shot.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Take on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Musashi swings for the body but Take moves out of range.
Musashi lands the left hand.
Musashi wants to slow Take down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi lands with a nice body kick.
Take takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Take walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi.
Musashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Take tries to sprawl out of it but Musashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Take manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Musashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Take counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Take throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Take avoids it with no problem.
Take looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi swings for the body but Take moves out of range.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Take throws a half hearted mid kick.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Take jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Take avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Take seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Take looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi tries to move into range but Take moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Take misses with a straight left. #T2##CL#
Take has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Take swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take misses with some punches.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
Take stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Take.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Take.
Musashi is working Take over against the cage.
Take has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Musashi is trying to pull guard but Take turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
A hook to the body from Take.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi gets through Take's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Musashi drags the fight down to the ground.
Take seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Take defends it easily.
Take is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Take has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Take defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Take showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Take.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Take throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Take.
Musashi thinks about the counter body kick.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Musashi throws a low kick but Take avoids it.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Take appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Take's head.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi 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.
Take throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Take takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Take down.
Musashi cracks Take with an open hand slap.
Take swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Take displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Take misses.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Take lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi throws the left hand but Take avoids the punch easily.
Take lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Take takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Musashi. #T2#
Take scores with a nice head shot.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi thows a body kick. Take tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Take looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Take's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Take crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Musashi - the referee stops the clock and Take gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Musashi. Take manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Take tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Take.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Take moves out of range easily.
Yamato Take is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Take ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.#T3#
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Take counters with a nice low kick that buckles Musashi's knee momentarily.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Take ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Take was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Musashi.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Take off the cage and back into range.
Musashi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Take swivels and escapes.
Musashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Take moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Musashi throws a jab when Take was well out of range.
Take ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Take slips a jab from Musashi.
It appears Take was looking to counter with a kick there.
Musashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Take stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Musashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Take swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Take connects with a crisp jab.
Musashi tests Take's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Take takes a jab right on the kisser.
Take throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Take only half commits.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Take sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Take staying out of range there.
Take wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Take has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
Musashi throws the left hand but Take avoids the punch easily.
Take swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Take takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Musashi cracks Take with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Take is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Take doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Take. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Musashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Musashi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Musashi trying to control the action but Take is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Musashi working away.
Musashi cracks Take with a big right hand but Take just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Take wants to control but Musashi postures up.
Take is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Musashi tries to advance to mount but Take instead regains half guard.
Take works his way to full guard. Good work.
Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Take is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Musashi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Musashi stands and throws Take's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Take struggling a bit here.
Take is looking to regain half guard here but Musashi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Musashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Take wants to control but Musashi postures up.
Take parries the strikes from Musashi easily there. Musashi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Take to escape.
Take wants to control but Musashi postures up.
Take is trying to improve his position.
Musashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Take keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Take can't do much from the bottom here.
Take tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Musashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Musashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Musashi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Musashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Take keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi really dominated that round.
That's time! Take's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Take digs a good hook to Musashi's body.
Musashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Take counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Take lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Take avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a hook. Take ducked under it nicely.
Take thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Take is predictable there
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Take slips under a jab.#T1#
Take jabs Musashi right on the nose. Musashi blinks but takes it well.
A solid body kick from Musashi.
Take has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Take there as he acknowledges the shot.
Take is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Take clinches up with Musashi and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Take working aggressively here.
Take lands a hook to the side of the head.
Take prevents a body shot from Musashi.
Take misses with a body punch.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Take.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Take swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take misses with the head strike.
Yamato Take has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Take didn't see that one coming.
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!
Take throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Musashi with a hook.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Take.
Musashi is looking to slow Take down with leg kicks.
Take blocks a leg kick.
Take ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Take throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Take finds it's way round the side to connect with Musashi's head.
Musashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Take counters with a right hand to the body.
Take keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Take was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Take's body. Take takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Take avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi stuns Take with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Take misses with a hook
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Take uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Musashi backs away, Take returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Take checks the leg kick.
Take throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Take moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Take throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi walks straight into a right hand from Take - that's dropped him! Take jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Musashi from any more punishment! Musashi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yamato Take!
Yamato Take retains his welterweight title!

Event: MMMA 85 McKane Vs Van Gaal
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Musashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Dane at a distance.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Dane misses with a low kick.
Musashi avoids the head kick by The Dane.
The Dane throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from The Dane.
The Dane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Dane moves away.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Dane takes a step back to recover.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from The Dane.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The Dane rushes Musashi and presses him up against the cage.
Musashi tries a body shot but The Dane blocks it.
Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Dane misses with the head strike.
Musashi lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Dane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
The Dane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by The Dane.
A low kick from The Dane misses
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Holger The Dane has been cut.
The Dane throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Dane lands with a right hand.
The Dane with a jab.
The Dane misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Dane misses with a body shot
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Dane throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Dane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Dane is breathing heavily.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Musashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Dane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but The Dane ducks down to avoid it.
The Dane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dane throws out the jab. #T2#
The Dane throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
The Dane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
A quick step to the side and The Dane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Dane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Dane looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
The Dane throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi lands a head shot.
A big left from The Dane misses.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dane manages to avoid it.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi wants to slow The Dane down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Dane under the eye.
The Dane moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Holger The Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
The Dane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Musashi counters with a left to the body.
Musashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Dane's head backwards.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but The Dane moved out of range nicely.
The Dane ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
The Dane pushes Musashi away with a front kick.
The Dane throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi throws a low kick but The Dane moves out of range easily.
The Dane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Musashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Dane lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi throws a body punch but The Dane moves out of range.
The Dane is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
The Dane throws a leg kick
and The Dane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi staying out of range there.
The Dane moves to clinch but Musashi breaks away
and The Dane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dane.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
The Dane misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
The Dane misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Musashi responds with a good body kick, but The Dane manages to step out the way in time.
An inside leg kick lands from The Dane.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Dane moves in looking to clinch but Musashi pushes him off.
Musashi scores with a jab.
The Dane moves out of range of the strikes.
The Dane misses the shot to the body.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! The Dane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Dane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses the jab.
The Dane is looking to counter punch.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dane manages to avoid it.
The Dane throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holger The Dane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Musashi misses with a body shot
and The Dane counters with a left to the body.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
The Dane throws a body kick that misses
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi moves away from the strike by The Dane.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but The Dane is out of range.
The Dane misses with a hook to the body
and Musashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Musashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Dane counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by The Dane.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
The Dane misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by The Dane misses
and Musashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from The Dane is predictable there
and Musashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Dane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Dane was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi throws a hook but The Dane avoids it easily.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from The Dane misses.
The Dane throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
The Dane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
The Dane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi throws a low kick but The Dane avoids it.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dane manages to avoid it.
The Dane throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Dane digs a good body shot into Musashi's ribs.
Musashi misses with a hook. The Dane ducked under it nicely.
The Dane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
The Dane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab by The Dane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dane lands a nice shot that snaps Musashi's head back. #T2#
The Dane works over Musashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
The Dane misses with a jab to the body
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Dane takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from The Dane misses the target.
Musashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Dane checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Dane!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Dane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Musashi - the referee stops the clock and The Dane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Musashi. The Dane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch lands to the side of The Dane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Musashi keeps The Dane at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Dane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
The Dane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Dane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but The Dane moved out of range.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Dane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
The Dane throws a push kick but Musashi slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
The Dane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Dane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. The Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dane ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from The Dane misses the target.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but The Dane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Dane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but The Dane is out of range.
The Dane moves in looking to clinch but Musashi pushes him off.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Dane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well.
The Dane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
The Dane misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Dane throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The Dane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Dane with a body shot.
The Dane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Dane moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi pushes The Dane away with a front kick.
The Dane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Dane throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Musashi.
The Dane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Musashi. That one must have hurt.
The Dane swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow The Dane down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dane throws a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Dane ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
The Dane checks a leg kick.
The Dane throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holger The Dane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Dane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Dane throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Dane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Dane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Musashi slips under a jab from The Dane.
Musashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Dane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Dane throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Dane is able to avoid easily.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#
The Dane is rocked!
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but The Dane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh The Dane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Musashi lands a big right hand that sends The Dane crashing to the mat! Musashi stays standing though and waves The Dane back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dane is aggressively charging in as Musashi backs up avoiding any damage. Musashi tosses out a jab and The Dane runs right into it face first! The Dane is out cold! Musashi dropped down on all fours and is barking in The Dane's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Musashi!
A relieved looking Ryu Musashi 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: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Saarenpaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Saarenpaa settles back down. #CL#
Musashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saarenpaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Musashi fails to pull guard.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa gets through Musashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Saarenpaa's head.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi lands a shot to the body.
Musashi works on Saarenpaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T1#
A short right from Musashi.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Musashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Musashi.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike. #TD#
Musashi pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saarenpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saarenpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Musashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saarenpaa defends well.#T2##SUB#
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saarenpaa defends it easily.#SUB#
Musashi is looking for a triangle here but Saarenpaa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Saarenpaa stands up and beckons Musashi to his feet. #T3#
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi works the jab nicely.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Musashi. Musashi maintains the clinch.
A short right from Musashi.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Musashi's head coaches at LOD:Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Musashi rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
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!
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike. #BC#
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musashi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi throws a head punch that 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 Ryu Musashi 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#
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Musashi's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi tries to clinch up.
Musashi throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Saarenpaa scores with a head kick. Musashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saarenpaa connects with a jab.#CL#
Musashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Musashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Musashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saarenpaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saarenpaa preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saarenpaa passes into half guard.
Saarenpaa prevents Musashi from improving his position.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Musashi wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Musashi trying to hold on to Saarenpaa's head to control him but Saarenpaa postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saarenpaa pulls his head out easily.
Musashi is trying to control but Saarenpaa manages to pass to mount!
Musashi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarenpaa is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Musashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Musashi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.#T4#
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saarenpaa delivers a nice body kick.
Musashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Musashi's head back.
Musashi tries to clinch up
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi wants to clinch but Saarenpaa slips to the side
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Musashi moves to clinch but Saarenpaa breaks away
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Saarenpaa didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saarenpaa is trying to force a seperation but Musashi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Musashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand.
Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not. #BC2#
Saarenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saarenpaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi wants to clinch up but Saarenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Saarenpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Musashi wants to clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa lunges at Musashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Musashi's hand.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saarenpaa.#CL#
Musashi clinches.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch. #T3#
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Saarenpaa circles away.
Musashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Musashi moves out of range as Saarenpaa throws a body kick.
Saarenpaa pushes Musashi away with a front kick.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Saarenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saarenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Musashi tries to clinch but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Saarenpaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Saarenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Saarenpaa is avoiding it.
Saarenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Musashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Musashi drives through and clinches with Saarenpaa against the cage.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Orsini is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it. #CL2#
Orsini rushes Musashi and presses him up against the cage.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Orsini.
Orsini throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orsini.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Orsini has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Musashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orsini can turn it around.
Musashi lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Orsini has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi works on Orsini's body with a couple of short punches.
Orsini looks winded!
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Orsini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini wants to clinch.
A jab from Musashi finds it's way through Orsini's defenses. #T2#
Musashi keeps Orsini at a distance using the push kick.
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD#
Musashi lands a big shot that drops Orsini! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Orsini is rocked!
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.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini is still in real trouble! Can Musashi finish him?
Orsini seems to have recovered his senses.
Musashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orsini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Musashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Orsini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Orsini is keeping the position.
Musashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Musashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsini is keeping the position for now.
Orsini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musashi's guard. #REVB##T3#
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Musashi blocks nicely. #SUB#
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Musashi working a defensive guard here.
Orsini connects with a couple of short punches.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Orsini slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Orsini slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orsini is aware though and is defending well.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Musashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini loads up on a big left hand. Musashi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Orsini looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Musashi can't hide his disappointment, as Orsini celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Musashi throws a body punch but Kruglov moves out of range.
Musashi tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Kruglov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Musashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Kruglov misses. #T1#
Musashi staying out of range there.
Kruglov blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Kruglov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruglov.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Musashi.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.#T2#
Musashi lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. Kruglov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
As Kruglov backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Musashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruglov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Kruglov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Musashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov takes one on the button.#T4#
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Musashi 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 Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.#KD#
Kruglov ducks straight into an uppercut from Musashi and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kruglov manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Kruglov is rocked!
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.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi digs a good hook to Kruglov's body.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Musashi counters with a head kick that drops Kruglov!
Kruglov managing to control the position. #T1#
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov working a defensive guard here.
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Musashi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Musashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Musashi. Kruglov shrugs it off though.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Kruglov moved away.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi.
Kruglov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruglov misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Musashi delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov is breathing heavily.
Musashi misses with the body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruglov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruglov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Musashi. That one must have hurt.
Kruglov throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Musashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.#T4#
Kruglov thows a body kick. Musashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Musashi bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kruglov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Musashi wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
Kruglov wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Musashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Musashi.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
The crowd cheers as Kruglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Musashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruglov off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Musashi tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Musashi throws a head kick but Kruglov moves out of range.
Kruglov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
As Kruglov backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Kruglov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Musashi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kruglov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kruglov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Musashi!
A relieved looking Ryu Musashi 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: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Shaman.
Musashi lands a jab to Shaman's midsection.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaman is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
Musashi scores with a body shot.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaman tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Musashi sprawls and moves away.
Shaman has been working on his balance at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Shaman throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Shaman is out of range.
Shaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaman. That did some damage!
Shaman throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaman throws a front kick that sends Musashi stumbling back into the cage.
Shaman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaman checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaman keeps Musashi at a distance using the push kick.
Shaman punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Shaman is looking to land body kicks.
Shaman connects with a right hand. Musashi shakes it off.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Shaman lands.#T2#
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi misses with a shot to the body
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shaman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaman scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi misses with a shot to the body
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Musashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Musashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaman rather than just go for the knockout.
Musashi walks into a left hand.
Musashi slips a straight right by Shaman.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaman is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A jab from Musashi misses.
Shaman throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Shaman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaman throws out the jab.
Musashi tries a quick counter leg kick but Shaman is wise to it.
Musashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaman lunges at Musashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Musashi's hand.
Shaman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi blocks a jab.#T4#
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Shaman misses with an uppercut.
Shaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Shaman misses.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaman moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a right hand
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaman moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi lands a nice looking body 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 Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Shaman looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaman is able to avoid easily.
Shaman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Shaman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
It appears Shaman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Musashi walks into a jab.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Shaman. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Shaman throws a good cross that connects.
Musashi checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Musashi throws a jab when Shaman was well out of range.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaman blocks the leg kick.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Shaman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Shaman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shaman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Shaman misses.
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Shaman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi. #T2#
Shaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Blind Shaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaman lands a right hook to the body.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Shaman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musashi at a distance.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Shaman throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
And Shaman counters with a quick kick to the body but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaman.
Shaman misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi slips a straight right by Shaman.
Musashi swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Shaman saw that one coming.
Shaman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi works Shaman's body with a nice hook.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Shaman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Shaman moved away.
Shaman misses with a right hand
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaman scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaman misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Musashi throws a hook but Shaman avoids it easily.#T4#
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi misses with a low kick as Shaman jumps back.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Shaman's ribs.
Musashi blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
Musashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Shaman dips to his left and cracks Musashi with an uppercut!
Shaman scores with a leg kick.
Shaman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
Shaman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi pushes Shaman away with a front kick.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Shaman.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaman, as that shot connected.
Jab, jab by Shaman - just one landing.
Musashi pushes Shaman away with a front kick.
Shaman jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Shaman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Shaman checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Shaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi works Shaman's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range. #T1#
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Shaman drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Shaman off balance momentarily.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a jab when Shaman was well out of range.
Shaman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shaman lands with a nice body kick.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Shaman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi delivers a nice body kick.
Shaman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shaman attempts a counter takedown but Musashi avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Musashi does it's job there.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Musashi misses.
A lazy left from Shaman finds it's target.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi keeps Shaman at a distance using the push kick.
Shaman checks the leg kick.#T3#
Shaman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi misses with a hook
and Shaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Shaman's ribs.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Shaman moves out of range easily.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses
and Shaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Musashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
Shaman's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shaman throws a nice head kick! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaman tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Shaman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi lands with a hook. Shaman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Shaman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
Musashi feints and then cracks Shaman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaman down.
Shaman throws a leg kick
and Musashi counters with an inside leg kick.
Shaman with a nice cross.
Musashi throws a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
Shaman lands a head kick. Musashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Musashi.
Well Musashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
A very excited looking Ryu Musashi 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: GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Murillo is out of range.
Musashi lands a front kick.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Murillo's body. Murillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murillo can pounce on him.
Musashi stuns Murillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Murillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murillo - that will leave a mark! #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murillo.
Murillo throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Murillo clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Musashi takes one on the button.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murillo.
An attempted straight right counter from Murillo misses the target.
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Murillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi moves away from the strike by Murillo.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Murillo's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murillo.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Murillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Musashi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Musashi.
The fighters circling - Murillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Murillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Musashi takes a step back to recover.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Murillo checks a leg kick nicely.
Murillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi lands with a nice body punch.
Murillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi jabs Murillo right on the nose. Murillo blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat. #T3#
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi punishes Murillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
Murillo checks a low kick from Musashi.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi blocks a jab.
A low kick from Murillo misses
and Musashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murillo!
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Murillo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Musashi.#T4#
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
Murillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Murillo counter with a right hand.
Musashi misses with a jab to the body
letting Murillo counter with a right hand.
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Murillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Musashi lunges at Murillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murillo's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi tried to score with a low kick but Murillo checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murillo.
Murillo misses with a low kick.
Musashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Musashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murillo throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Murillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murillo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Murillo throws a counter high kick but Musashi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Murillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murillo.
Murillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Murillo connects with a leg kick. Musashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo is looking to counter punch.
Murillo misses with a straight left.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Musashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murillo on the side of the head.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Murillo's leg. Murillo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Musashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murillo counters with a nice leg kick.
Murillo throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo lands with a right hand.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi slips a straight right by Murillo.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo misses with a straight right.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Murillo blocks a jab.
Murillo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murillo.
Murillo throws a quick counter head kick but Musashi was just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Murillo misses with a head kick.
Murillo misses the shot to the body.
Murillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murillo takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Murillo slips a jab from Musashi.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Murillo's ribs.
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Murillo is predictable there
and Murillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Murillo misses the jab.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Musashi misses with a left hand
and Murillo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Musashi thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Murillo's head.
Murillo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Murillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murillo avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Murillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi catches Murillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murillo looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Musashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi throws a leg kick but Murillo moved away.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Musashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Musashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot.
Murillo moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Murillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murillo tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Murillo misses with a jab to the body
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musashi throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Murillo blocks the body kick.
Murillo tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murillo lands a head kick. Musashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Murillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Murillo does no damage.
Murillo cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Murillo.#T3#
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Murillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Murillo tries to avoid it.
Murillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murillo throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi tries to move into range but Murillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Murillo's body.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and Murillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Murillo loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jefferson Murillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Murillo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Musashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Murillo's ribs.
Murillo scores with a jab.#ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Murillo.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Murillo finish him?
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murillo throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Musashi scores with a head kick.
Musashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murillo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Musashi.
Well Musashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Shaman checks the leg kick.
Musashi throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Musashi digs a good hook to Shaman's body.
Shaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Musashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi misses the body punch
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Shaman connects with a crisp jab.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaman.
It looked like Musashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaman.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shaman's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shaman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shaman thuds a left hand into Musashi's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Musashi throws a leg kick
and Shaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Shaman. #T1#
Shaman slips a jab from Musashi.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi throws a leg kick
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musashi moves forwards but Shaman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Musashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Musashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaman is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Musashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaman defends well.#T2##SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Musashi looking for a guillotine here but Shaman defends easily.
Musashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.
Shaman trying to control the pace. #T3#
Musashi trying to control here.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Musashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaman controlling the action here.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Shaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaman wants to take a breather but Musashi is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shaman content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaman scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Shaman lands a body shot. #CL2#
Shaman moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman 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#
Nice shot by Musashi.#TD2#
Shaman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Musashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Shaman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shaman tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaman misses with a few strikes there.
Shaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaman misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Shaman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaman scores with a hook.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Musashi jabs Shaman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaman pushes Musashi away with a front kick.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaman is able to avoid easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaman, as that shot connected.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Shaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaman 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.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Shaman.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Shaman misses.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaman blocks the leg kick.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Shaman scores with a hook to the body. Musashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musashi tries a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target. #T2#
Musashi throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Shaman moved away.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shaman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Shaman misses the jab.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi cracks Shaman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi stuffs the takedown.
Shaman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shaman takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shaman misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Musashi misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Shaman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaman connects with a looping right hand.
Shaman scores with a sloppy right hand. Musashi should have avoided that one.
Musashi throws a jab when Shaman was well out of range.
Musashi lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.#T4#
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi throws a push kick but Shaman slaps the foot to one side.
Musashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
Musashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaman is able to avoid easily.
Shaman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Shaman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Musashi slips a straight right by Shaman.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Musashi is able to avoid easily.
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 Ryu Musashi 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#
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Shaman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Shaman's head back.
Shaman checks the leg kick.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Shaman with the counter takedown but Musashi avoids it easily.
Shaman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shaman moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Musashi throws a low kick but Shaman moves out of range easily.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman misses with a looping left.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Shaman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Shaman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Musashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blind Shaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaman passes into half guard. #T1#
Shaman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard but Shaman has passed into side control.
Shaman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Musashi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Shaman stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Shaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Musashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Musashi tries to buck Shaman off but Shaman is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Musashi's face as Shaman controls the position.
Shaman working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Shaman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Musashi is not content to let Shaman control the position.
Shaman controls the position from side control.
Shaman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Musashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shaman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaman is looking to advance position but Musashi won't allow it.
Musashi is trying to control but can't.
Musashi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shaman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Musashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Shaman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shaman content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Shaman saw it coming and moves away.
Shaman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shaman slips a jab from Musashi.
Shaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Shaman lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Shaman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Musashi quickly recovers to half guard.
Musashi is not content to let Shaman control the position.
Shaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#686 Bubba v Golzman
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Yount misses.
Yount misses with a low kick.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yount throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Yount blocks the leg kick.
Yount throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Yount throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yount. That did some damage!
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yount gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Yount.
A big right from Musashi misses. #T1#
Yount goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Yount tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
A low kick from Yount misses
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yount 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.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Yount knows he should have avoided that one.
Musashi cracks the inside of Yount's front leg.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Yount tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Musashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Musashi misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Yount 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Yount throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yount tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Yount does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yount lands a jab.
Yount misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Yount walks into a jab.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Yount misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yount misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yount raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
Yount doesn't manage to clinch there - Musashi circles away.
Yount fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Yount sees coming a mile off.
Musashi cracks the inside of Yount's front leg.
Yount looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yount sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Musashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Yount gets a clinch. #BC#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Musashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yount checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yount feints a counter leg kick.
Yount throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yount plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yount fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yount's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Musashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi lands a head shot.
Yount thows a leg kick but Musashi checks it
and Musashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yount thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yount misses with a kick to the body.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yount misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Musashi defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Musashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Yount swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yount misses the jab.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses
and Yount makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Yount saw it coming and moves away.
Yount lands with a nice body kick.
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yount slips a straight right by Musashi.
Yount only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yount wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Yount feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Yount misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yount thumps Musashi with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Yount's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yount thows a leg kick but Musashi checks it
and Musashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yount's knee momentarily.
Yount misses with a hook.
Yount looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Yount looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yount can do to turn this around?
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Yount off balance momentarily.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Yount is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Yount clinches up against the cage.
Musashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Musashi lands a shot to the body.
Musashi lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yount or not. #BC#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yount is breathing heavily.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yount takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yount takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Yount takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yount takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Musashi scores with a nice head shot.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yount gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yount sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yount's sensitive parts.
Musashi throws the left hand but Yount avoids the punch easily.
Yount appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Musashi does it's job there.#T2#
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yount takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yount throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yount takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Yount is rocked!
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Yount off balance momentarily.
Yount is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Yount lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yount misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Yount.
Musashi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Yount gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Musashi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
A relieved looking Ryu Musashi 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: GAMMA#683 Hoyce v Gunnar 2
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Stelzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Stelzer. Stelzer gets slowly back to his feet.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Stelzer drives through with a takedown into Musashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Musashi is trying to control the position but Stelzer postures up. #SUB#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Musashi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Musashi is controlling Stelzer's posture.
Stelzer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stelzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stelzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stelzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Stelzer distracts Musashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stelzer postures up and lands a big shot to Musashi's brow.
Stelzer landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Musashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stelzer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Musashi.
Musashi is trying to improve his position.
Stelzer lands a few punches from side control.
Stelzer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
Musashi wants to control but Stelzer postures up.
Stelzer grinds an elbow into Musashi's temple.
My spies in Urban Achievers inform me that Stelzer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Musashi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Musashi is looking to reverse the position.
Musashi is trying to control Stelzer's posture but Stelzer avoids it.
Stelzer landing strikes.
Musashi looking for a sweep but Stelzer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Musashi taking shots to the head.
Stelzer working the ground and pound effectively.
Stelzer with shots to the head and body - Musashi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Musashi wants to control but Stelzer is having none of it.
Musashi is looking to improve his position but Stelzer isn't that keen on the idea.
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!#T3#
Stelzer lands a big shot there that rocks Musashi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stelzer lands a big shot there that rocks Musashi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Musashi tries to hold on but Stelzer pushes him away.
Oh Musashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stelzer cracks Musashi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stelzer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Musashi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stelzer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Musashi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stelzer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stelzer stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfram Stelzer!
A very excited looking Wolfram Stelzer 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: GAMMA#679 DaCoca vs Steigelman
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi counters with an outside leg kick.
Musashi connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Musashi with a body shot.
Musashi is looking to wear down Shamrock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock misses with a straight left. #T2#
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Musashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock slips a jab from Musashi.
Shamrock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Musashi connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combo that has Musashi backing up. Musashi nods at Shamrock to acknowledge the strikes.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a straight that turns Musashi's legs to rubber! Shamrock pushes forward with more strikes and Musashi goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Musashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Bastard needs to wash his clothes....I gagged when he clinched me and almost vomited when we was on the ground....good GOD he stinks...should be a rule on clean clothes....nasty bastard.'.

Event: GAMMA#675 Bubba v Gunnar
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Musashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Attack.
Musashi throws a head kick that Attack semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
A combination from Musashi does no damage.
Attack is looking for a counter combo.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Attack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Attack's ribs.
Attack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musashi as he jumps to the side.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Attack's ribs.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Attack has been working on his balance at Spar Bros, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Musashi.
Attack will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shark Attack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Attack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Musashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Attack shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shark Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Attack is rocked!
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Musashi is fending him off so far but Attack persists. Nope, Musashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Attack seems to have got his legs back now.
Attack is breathing heavily.
Musashi lands a head kick. Attack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Attack fails with the takedown.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Attack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Musashi sprawls well. Musashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Attack gets slowly back to his feet.
As Attack backs off Musashi throws a huge counter combo but Attack manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi lands with a hook. Attack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Attack shoots and misses
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Attack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
Attack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Musashi lands a big head kick that sends Attack tumbling to the mat! Musashi takes a step backwards and waves Attack back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Musashi. Attack falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Musashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Musashi blocks a jab.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Musashi with a hook.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams 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.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams slips under a jab from Musashi.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Musashi connects with a jab.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Jab by Musashi.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Williams misses.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Musashi jabs at Williams 's body.#T1#
Williams with a hook.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams blocks a head kick by Musashi.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams .
Musashi cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Musashi swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Williams 's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Musashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Musashi throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Musashi scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams 's hands.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Musashi scores with a hook.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Musashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Musashi walks into a straight right hand from Williams .
Williams slips a straight right by Musashi.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Musashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Musashi avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi lands a jab to the nose.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Musashi.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Musashi 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.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Williams 's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Williams misses.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Musashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Musashi sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Musashi checks a low kick from Williams .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams wants to slow Musashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Musashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Musashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Musashi throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Williams 's ribs.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Musashi cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams 's hands.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams works Musashi's body with a nice hook.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Williams . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams .
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi with a hook.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Williams .
Williams misses the jab.
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Musashi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Williams . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams .
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.#ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Williams steps in with a hook that catches Musashi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Williams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Musashi looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanly Williams !
Stanly Williams very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Ryu Musashi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bastard needs to wash his clothes....I gagged when he clinched me and almost vomited when we was on the ground....good GOD he stinks...should be a rule on clean clothes....nasty bastard.'.

Event: GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Stelzer misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stelzer 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.
Musashi staying out of range there.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musashi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Stelzer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi is looking to chop away at Stelzer's legs.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stelzer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Stelzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi with a nice cross.
Stelzer throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi scores with a body shot.
Musashi takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stelzer slips a jab from Musashi.
Stelzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stelzer.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stelzer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stelzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelzer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Musashi has time to react.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stelzer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stelzer throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stelzer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Stelzer misses with a right hand
and Stelzer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Stelzer moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Stelzer dives in and scores a takedown into Musashi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stelzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stelzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stelzer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stelzer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Stelzer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musashi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stelzer is now in half guard.
Stelzer with the ground and pound but Musashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stelzer controls the pace.#SUB#
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Musashi looking for a guillotine here but Stelzer defends easily.
Stelzer with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Musashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stelzer defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stelzer throws a big elbow that misses.
Stelzer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Musashi's guard.
Stelzer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Musashi manages to get to full guard.
Stelzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Musashi working for a triangle but Stelzer defends it easily. #T4#
Stelzer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Musashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stelzer defends well.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving. #SUB#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stelzer is stalling in the full guard.
Stelzer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi'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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stelzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi connects with a jab.
Stelzer cracks Musashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stelzer cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Musashi lands with a shot to the body.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stelzer misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Stelzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Stelzer off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Stelzer throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Stelzer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stelzer lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Stelzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stelzer has managed to get both his arms back between Musashi's legs - danger averted.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Stelzer landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Musashi looking for subs off his back but Stelzer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stelzer is thwarting Musashi's attempts to control the position.
Stelzer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stelzer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Musashi.
Stelzer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Musashi is not content to let Stelzer control the position.
Musashi is trying to control Stelzer's posture but Stelzer avoids it.
Musashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stelzer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelzer slips a nice elbow through Musashi's hands, connecting with Musashi's forehead.#T3#
Stelzer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi has hold of Stelzer's hands but Stelzer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stelzer lands a nice short elbow.
Stelzer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stelzer trying to control from half guard but Musashi is working away.
Stelzer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolfram Stelzer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Stelzer lands with a punch from half guard.
Stelzer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stelzer is trying to control the action in half guard but Musashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Musashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stelzer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Musashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stelzer not doing much here.
Musashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Stelzer is just content to waste time from the top position. Musashi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfram Stelzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Stelzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Stelzer's leg. Stelzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stelzer.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stelzer has time to react.
Stelzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stelzer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Stelzer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi throws a low kick but Stelzer moves out of range easily.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Stelzer 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.
Stelzer misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
Stelzer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stelzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stelzer.
Stelzer walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi stuns Stelzer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi with a jab.
The fighters circling - Stelzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stelzer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stelzer throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stelzer to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stelzer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stelzer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi is looking to slow Stelzer down with leg kicks.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Stelzer misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stelzer fails with the takedown.
Stelzer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.#T2#
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
Stelzer looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stelzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stelzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stelzer staying out of range there.
Stelzer staying out of range there.
A big right from Stelzer misses.
Stelzer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
Musashi cracks the inside of Stelzer's front leg.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Stelzer is out of range.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Stelzer misses with a looping right.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stelzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi throwing a counter right hand but Stelzer manages to avoid it.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Stelzer checks it.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Stelzer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Stelzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
Stelzer lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Stelzer throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Stelzer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Musashi moves out of range as Stelzer strikes.#T4#
A jab from Musashi misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Stelzer down.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stelzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Musashi catches Stelzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Stelzer looking to score a takedown here. Musashi is defending well but Stelzer drives through and ends up in Musashi's guard.
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Stelzer slips an elbow through the middle.
Stelzer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stelzer connects with a nice short shot to Musashi's temple. #SUB#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi is looking to control Stelzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Musashi avoid being mounted?
Musashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Musashi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stelzer passes into side control!
Stelzer working the body and head with strikes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#665 Laine v Shin
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Musashi slips a jab from Pierno.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Pierno throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.
Pierno clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pierno checks it well.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierno with a hook.
Musashi misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
Musashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pierno takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Pierno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Pierno. #T1#
Musashi takes one on the button.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Pierno misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi connects with the punch.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Musashi sets himself, and Pierno steps forward looking for the clinch! Musashi avoids it this time.
Musashi misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Pierno closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
A short right from Musashi.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno lands with a light punch inside.
Pierno blocks a body shot from Musashi.
A short uppercut from Pierno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Pierno.
Musashi tries to pull guard but Pierno holds him up against the cage and eventually Musashi drops back down to his feet.
Pierno misses with the head strike. #T2#
Pierno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Musashi scores with a hook to the body.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Musashi.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Musashi successfully pulls guard.
Pierno wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Pierno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Musashi working for a triangle but Pierno defends it easily. #T3#
Musashi keeping full guard, as Pierno tries to pass.
Pierno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Musashi working for submissions but it's allowed Pierno to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Pierno is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Pierno is working for a kimura but Musashi is defending it quite comfortably.
Pierno is looking to advance position but Musashi won't allow it. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierno.
Pierno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Pierno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pierno throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Pierno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi with a hook.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Pierno misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Nice jab there from Musashi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pierno in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pierno cracks Musashi with a good jab.
Musashi slips under a jab from Pierno.
Tim Pierno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Pierno there.
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Musashi is looking to chop away at Pierno's legs.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Pierno 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.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierno connects with a jab.
Pierno blocks a head kick by Musashi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi lands a jab.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Musashi. #T2#
Pierno throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi with a jab.
Pierno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
Musashi walks into a left hand.
Pierno lands with a shot to the body.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.
Pierno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Pierno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Musashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Pierno counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Pierno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierno.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pierno throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Musashi misses with a hook to the body
and Pierno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Pierno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi throws the left hand but Pierno avoids the punch easily.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno is looking to clinch.
Good work by Pierno as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Musashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pierno to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
Pierno connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Pierno tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Pierno misses.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Pierno slips under a jab.
Pierno walks into a jab.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierno.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Pierno connects with a jab.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Pierno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
Pierno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pierno checks it well.
Musashi lands a jab to the nose.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pierno swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Pierno sees coming a mile off.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Pierno checks a low kick from Musashi.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Musashi throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pierno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi tries to land a body kick
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pierno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Pierno throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierno cracks a nice hook into Musashi's ribs.
Musashi slips a jab from Pierno.
Pierno throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Pierno off the cage and back into range.
Musashi tries to land a body kick
and Pierno counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryu Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Musashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Pierno counters by clinching up.
Tim Pierno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Pierno pushes Musashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Musashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pierno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierno pushes Musashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierno lands a right hand.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Musashi gets control of Pierno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Musashi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi keeping moving, preventing Pierno from controlling successfully.
Pierno passes Musashi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierno wants to work for an arm triangle but Musashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.
Pierno controlling the action here.
Pierno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Pierno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Musashi is looking to escape.
Musashi tries to reverse the position but Pierno maintains control.
Musashi is squirming around, avoiding Pierno's attempts to control the action.
Pierno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Musashi is looking to improve his position but Pierno isn't that keen on the idea.
Musashi is squirming around, avoiding Pierno's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Pierno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierno 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Pierno!
Tim Pierno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryu Musashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Bastard needs to wash his clothes....I gagged when he clinched me and almost vomited when we was on the ground....good GOD he stinks...should be a rule on clean clothes....nasty bastard.'.

Event: GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Musashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasilev connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Vasilev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasilev.
Vasilev misses with a body shot.
Musashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Vasilev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Vasilev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasilev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Vasilev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vasilev tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Vasilev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi sets himself, and Vasilev steps forward looking for the clinch! Musashi avoids it this time.
Musashi throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Vasilev counters by clinching up. #T1#
Vasilev trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to land knees in the clinch but Musashi avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Musashi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Musashi has his foot on Vasilev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vasilev works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasilev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Musashi working for submissions but it's allowed Vasilev to get to half guard.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Musashi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vasilev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vasilev!#T2#
Musashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasilev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vasilev wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi is looking for a sweep.
Musashi wants to control but Vasilev postures up.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Musashi is being controlled here.
Musashi trying to control but Vasilev flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Musashi is in bad spot here.
Musashi covering up well and avoiding damage.
I really don't envy Musashi right now.
Vasilev avoiding Musashi 's attempts to control his hands.
Musashi is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Musashi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vasilev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Musashi?
Vasilev trying to control but Musashi is having none of it.
Vasilev controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasilev avoids the attempt from Musashi to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Vasilev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasilev.
Musashi moves out of range as Vasilev strikes.
Vasilev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a leg kick which misses Vasilev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilev tries to avoid it.
Musashi throws the kick towards the body but Vasilev avoids it.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Vasilev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasilev throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Musashi connects with a jab.
Vasilev misses with an uppercut.
Musashi feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Vasilev's leg. Vasilev is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Musashi throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Vasilev checks it.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Musashi 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.
Vasilev is looking to land body kicks.
Vasilev thuds a left hand into Musashi's body.
Nice defenses there by Vasilev.
Vasilev moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Vasilev is out of range.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Vasilev defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Musashi.
Vasilev misses with a hook to the body
and Vasilev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Musashi throws a leg kick
enabling Vasilev to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilev avoids the head kick by Musashi. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Vasilev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Vasilev misses with a half-hearted attempt at 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!
Vasilev connects with a solid leg kick.
Musashi is looking to slow Vasilev down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Vasilev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Musashi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilev wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasilev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Musashi slams his shin into Vasilev's torso.
Vasilev slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Vasilev flicks out a counter leg kick but Musashi steps away.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Musashi lands the left hand.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi looks to land a body kick but Vasilev moved away.
Vasilev throws a body kick that misses
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Vasilev slips the punch.
Musashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vasilev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Musashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilev was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses.
Vasilev cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasilev throws a wild body kick that Musashi sees coming a mile off.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Vasilev moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasilev misses.
Vasilev dips to his left and cracks Musashi with an uppercut!
Vasilev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasilev tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
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!
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Vasilev's shoulder, as Vasilev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasilev throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilev. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasilev throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasilev.
Vasilev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilev tried to score with a low kick but Musashi checks it.
Vasilev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilev manages to avoid it.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasilev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Musashi as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but Musashi blocks it.
Vasilev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Musashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Musashi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vasilev passes into half guard. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Vasilev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Musashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasilev is working away from the top position though.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vasilev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Musashi wants to control but Vasilev is keeping busy.
Vasilev is looking to take a break and control but Musashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilev pulls his head out easily.
Vasilev wants to take a breather but Musashi is having none of it. #T3#
Musashi tries to roll over but Vasilev keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Vasilev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasilev misses with a kick to the body.
Vasilev slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi checks the leg kick.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Musashi backing away here, and Vasilev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vasilev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasilev throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Vasilev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Musashi misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Vasilev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vasilev connects with a leg kick. Musashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilev misses with a low kick.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Musashi.
Vasilev wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Vasilev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilev tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasilev scores with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev.
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!
Musashi lands with a good body shot.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Vasilev slips under a jab.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilev slips a jab from Musashi.
Vasilev stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasilev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilev scoring well with a low kick there.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryu Musashi!
After the big win, Ryu Musashi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marshall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshall lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Musashi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi works over Marshall's head and body with a nice combination.
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Marshall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Musashi defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
Marshall takes one on the button.
Musashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marshall back to the cage. Musashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice jab there from Musashi. #T1#
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Musashi takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Mason Marshall 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.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.#T2#
A good leg kick by Musashi.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall avoids the head kick by Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall moves out of range as Musashi strikes.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Marshall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Marshall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Marshall misses.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Marshall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Musashi working for a triangle but Marshall defends it easily.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marshall is in close to Musashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marshall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Marshall landing with the ground and pound.
Marshall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marshall passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marshall works his way into side control.
Marshall landing strikes. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Musashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marshall off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi controlling well, preventing Marshall from escaping the position.
Marshall is keeping busy.
Marshall can't escape the position.
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 Mason Marshall 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Musashi sprawls well.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Musashi avoids them all with ease.
Musashi is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Musashi!
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Marshall's body. Marshall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a low kick.
Marshall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Musashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryu Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Musashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Marshall misses.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Musashi slips a straight right by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Marshall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marshall misses with a low kick as Musashi jumps back.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Marshall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Musashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Musashi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marshall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Musashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Musashi lands but Marshall takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi dodges the punch combination from Marshall. #T3#
Marshall misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall circles away quickly and effectively.
Musashi slips under a jab from Marshall.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Musashi slips a jab from Marshall.
Musashi defending well as Marshall loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Marshall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi tries to work over Marshall's front leg with a kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall lands with a cross.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi tries a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.#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!
Musashi catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall 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.
Marshall scores with a nice right hand.
Musashi jabs Marshall right on the nose. Marshall blinks but takes it well.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Marshall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshall misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Marshall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Marshall lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Marshall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Musashi to the mat! Musashi manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Musashi working for a triangle but Marshall defends it easily. #SUB2#
Musashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marshall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi's head.#T1#
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Marshall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Musashi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marshall throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Musashi's body to avoid the submission. Musashi has instead reached around Marshall's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Musashi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#648 Bryant v Grumption
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Musashi lands the left hand.
Genia tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Genia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Genia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Genia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Musashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Will Genia has been cut.
Genia tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
As Genia backs away, Musashi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Genia closes the distance and clinches.
Genia goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Genia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Musashi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia is trying to stick to Musashi's back but Musashi is turning into Genia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Genia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Musashi.
Genia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Musashi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Genia pushes past his half guard into mount!
Musashi tries to hold on but Genia postures up.
Musashi is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Musashi regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Genia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Musashi with the active half guard here but Genia passes nicely into side control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Genia trying to control the action but Musashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Musashi is looking to reverse the position.
Musashi is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Musashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Genia trying to control from half guard but Musashi is working away. #T3#
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.
Genia trying to mount his opponent but Musashi defends it. #SUB#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Genia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Genia pulls his head out easily.
Genia winds up and cracks Musashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Genia wants to stand up but Musashi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Musashi actively working from the bottom here.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard but Genia has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Genia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Genia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Genia doesn't seem phased though.
Genia throws a good cross that connects.
Genia just misses with a punch to the body.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
A swing and a miss from Genia.
Musashi lands with a straight right. Genia didn't see that one coming.
Genia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genia ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Genia misses with a body shot.
Genia loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Genia wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Musashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Musashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Genia looks to throw the jab but Musashi is out of range.
Will Genia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genia missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Genia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Genia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Genia's calf.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Genia's knee but Genia avoids it well.
Genia swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi scores with the left hand. Genia knows he should have avoided that one.
Genia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Genia under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Genia down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi cracks Genia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Good work by Genia as he checks the leg kick.
Genia blocks the body kick.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi slips under a jab from Genia.
Genia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Genia throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Genia moves into the clinch successfully.
Genia throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Musashi pulls guard successfully.
Genia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Musashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Genia trying to control but Musashi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Genia passes into half guard. #T3#
Genia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Genia.
Musashi is staying active underneath Genia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Genia pulls his head out easily.
Musashi tries to get to full guard but Genia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Musashi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Genia passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Musashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Musashi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Musashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Genia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi connects with a crisp jab.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genia takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Genia is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
Musashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Genia just manages to avoid it.
Genia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia lands a jab to the head.
Genia misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Genia finds it's target.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Genia moved away.
Genia throws a combination. Musashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Genia. #ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Genia throws out the jab.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genia throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.#T1#
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genia.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Musashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Genia doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi tries to pull guard but Genia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Musashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genia walks away with a smile on his face. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Genia looks to land a left hand but Musashi moved out of range nicely.
Musashi tries to counter by clinching up but Genia breaks away and moves out of range.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Genia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Genia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Genia misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Genia connects with a jab.
Musashi moves out of range as Genia strikes.
Musashi throwing a counter right hand but Genia manages to avoid it.
Genia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Genia.
Genia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Genia.
Musashi lands a head kick. Genia smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Genia clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land. #T3#
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
Genia misses with some punches.
Musashi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Genia to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Genia as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Genia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Genia.
Genia has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Genia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Genia digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
Musashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Genia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Genia throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Genia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Musashi tries to pull guard but Genia holds him up against the cage and eventually Musashi drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genia lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Genias head.
Genia blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Genia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Musashi fails to pull guard.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Musashi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Musashi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Genia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Musashi.
Genia wants to control but Musashi is keeping him busy.
Genia controls the position.
Musashi has one of Genia's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Genia!
A victorious Will Genia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ryu Musashi spoke after the fight, saying 'Bastard needs to wash his clothes....I gagged when he clinched me and almost vomited when we was on the ground....good GOD he stinks...should be a rule on clean clothes....nasty bastard.'.

Event: GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Nowacki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nowacki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Nowacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Nowacki 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.
Nowacki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Nowacki wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Nowacki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musashi throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Nowacki moved out of range nicely.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Nowacki misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nowacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands a jab to Nowacki's midsection.#T1#
Nowacki thuds his right hand into Musashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi misses with a body shot
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowacki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nowacki connects with the punch.
Musashi misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi is looking to counter punch.
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Nowacki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Musashi. #CL2#
Nowacki clinches up against the cage.
Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Musashi jumps guard but Nowacki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nowackis head.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow.
Nowacki lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Musashi pulls Nowacki into guard. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nowacki passes into side control.
Nowacki controls the position.#T3#
Musashi sneaks back into half guard.
Nowacki works his way into full mount!
Nowacki tries to control but Musashi wriggling away.
Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowacki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nowacki looking to control but Musashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nowacki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nowacki avoids the attempt from Musashi to control.
Musashi is working to get back to half guard.
Musashi is working hard here to advance position.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Nowacki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a hook to the body
and Nowacki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nowacki takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nowacki throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowacki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Nowacki checks it
and Nowacki counters with a nice body kick.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musashi tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it.
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Nowacki's head back.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowacki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A low kick from Musashi misses
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Nowacki avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Nowacki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Musashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Nowacki's body. Nowacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range and Musashi settles back down. #KD2#
Nowacki lands a big head kick that sends Musashi tumbling to the mat! Nowacki takes a step backwards and waves Musashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowacki. Nowacki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nowacki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nowacki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nowacki slips under a jab.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nowacki's sensitive parts.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Nowacki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nowacki counters with a big right hand! Oh Musashi is in trouble here! Nowacki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki!
Our winner, Herkules Nowacki, 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: GAMMA#638 Wolek v Junior 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosby checks a low kick from Musashi.
Mosby tries to move into range but Musashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mosby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosby manages to avoid it.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Mosby's body.
Mosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musashi. #TD#
Musashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mosby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosby is fighting to break Musashi's control of his arms but Musashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosby forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Mosby wants to work for an arm triangle but Musashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Musashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Musashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mosby is trying to work for a kimura but Musashi is defending well.
Musashi is pressing down on Mosby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Musashi keeping full guard, as Mosby tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musashi looking to control.
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mosby is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Musashi working for a triangle but Mosby defends it easily.
Mosby wants to pass the guard but Musashi is keeping the position.
Mosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Musashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Musashi thows an elbow strike that misses. Mosby gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Musashi doesn't seem too bothered but Mosby quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Musashi is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Musashi really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Mosby!
After the fight, Daniel Mosby 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: GAMMA#634 Defoe v Origi
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
DeVanzo slips under a jab.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVanzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi lands a nice hook to DeVanzo's body. DeVanzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeVanzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from DeVanzo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Artie DeVanzo!
A victorious Artie DeVanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 487
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Il Sung swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Il Sung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Musashi with a nice cross.
Il Sung throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Musashi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Il Sung gets a clinch.
Il Sung trying to land knees to the body.
Musashi is trying to break the clinch but Il Sung is controlling him.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Il Sung backwards.
Il Sung tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Il Sung back against the cage.
Il Sung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Il Sung backwards.
Musashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Il Sung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Il Sung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Il Sung throws a right hand that Musashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi also avoids with ease.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Il Sung throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Il Sung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Musashi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Il Sung is looking to chop away at Musashi's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Il Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi clobbers Il Sung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Musashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Il Sung misses
and Musashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Il Sung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Il Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Il Sung.
A slow jab from Il Sung misses its intended target. #T3#
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Il Sung throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Il Sung only half commits.
Musashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Il Sung with a body shot.
Il Sung throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Il Sung looks for the body kick but Musashi saw that one coming.
Il Sung moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMusashi.
Il Sung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Il Sung tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Il Sung can pounce on him. #T4#
Il Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Il Sung misses with a hook.
Musashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Il Sung looks to clinch
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Il Sung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Il Sung settles back down.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Il Sung.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Il Sung misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il Sung scores with a body shot.
Il Sung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Kim Il Sung 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#
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Il Sung moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Il Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Musashi is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Il Sung. Beautiful body shot.
Il Sung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Musashi circles away.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Il Sung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Il Sung is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Il Sung.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Il Sung avoids it with no problem.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Il Sung works Musashi's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Il Sung moved out of range nicely.
Il Sung throws a right and a left that Musashi avoids nicely. #TD#
Il Sung gets the takedown into side control.
Musashi is looking to reverse the position.
Musashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Musashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Il Sung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Musashi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Il Sung but great work by Musashi.
Il Sung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Musashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Il Sung struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Musashi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Il Sung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Musashi but great work by Il Sung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Il Sung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Musashi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Il Sung is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Il Sung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Musashi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Il Sung taking a break here but Musashi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Musashi manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Il Sung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Il Sung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il Sung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Il Sung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Musashi has his foot on Il Sung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Il Sung works his way back into a safe position though.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Il Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il Sung passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Musashi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Il Sung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Il Sung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Il Sung dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Il Sung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Il Sung misses.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a single leg into guard. Musashi didn't expect that.
Musashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Il Sung wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Kim Il Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Il Sung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Il Sung lands a couple of elbows.
Il Sung with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Il Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Musashi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Musashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Il Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Musashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Il Sung is looking for a kimura but Musashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Il Sung to get the leverage.
Il Sung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around?#T2#
Musashi is trying to control but can't.
Il Sung works his foot free and advances to mount.
Il Sung wants to control the pace but Musashi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Il Sung looking for a guillotine from mount but Musashi is having none of it.
Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Il Sung jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Musashi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Musashi and Il Sung has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Musashi wants to control but Il Sung postures up.
Musashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Il Sung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Il Sung is keen to just control but Musashi is a slippery customer.
Musashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back!
Musashi tries to keep control of the position but Il Sung is staying busy.
Musashi controlling well, preventing Il Sung from escaping the position. #T4#
Musashi tries to keep control of the position but Il Sung is staying busy.
Il Sung is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Il Sung trying to control the position but Musashi manages to sink in the hooks.
Musashi is looking to control Il Sung but Il Sung is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Musashi is hanging on to Il Sung's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Il Sung clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Il Sung misses with a leg kick
and Musashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Il Sung lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi throws a head kick but Il Sung moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Il Sung misses
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Il Sung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung 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.
Musashi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Musashi controlling the position for now.#T1#
Il Sung works his way into side control.
Il Sung working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Il Sung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Musashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Musashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Il Sung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Il Sung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Il Sung advances to full mount. #T2#
Il Sung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Il Sung moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Musashi has worked his arm free - good work by Musashi!
Il Sung trying to control the action but Musashi is working from the bottom.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Il Sung creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Musashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Il Sung off and has taken his back!#T3#
Il Sung tries to escape but Musashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Musashi.
Il Sung tries to escape the position.
Il Sung looking very determined here, making life difficult for Musashi. #SUB2#
Il Sung tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Musashi has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Il Sung is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Kim Il Sung stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'.

Event: CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
Sackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Musashi wants the takedown. Sackett is fighting it off but Musashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sackett's guard against the cage.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
Sackett is controlling Musashi's posture.
Sackett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Musashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard. #T2#
Sackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sackett wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Musashi throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Musashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett misses with a body punch
letting Musashi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Musashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Musashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Musashi thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Musashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Musashi throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Musashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi lands with a hook. Sackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi takes one on the button.
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Musashi keeps it at a distance.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi throws an overhand right that drops Sackett like a sack of potatoes! Musashi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
An intense looking Ryu Musashi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'So you decided to not fly to the fight but just magically pop up here with full energy? Nice.'.

Event: CEC 479
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Musashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Musashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Musashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Brown slips a jab from Musashi.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi 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.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi.
Brown throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Musashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Musashi blocks it well.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
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.
Brown swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Musashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Musashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Musashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Musashi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Brown 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.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
Musashi is looking to improve his position.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Musashi trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is keen to just control but Musashi is a slippery customer.
Musashi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Musashi is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Musashi working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily. #SUB#
Musashi has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown misses with a body shot.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Musashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Musashi has been cut.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Good shot there by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Musashi coming out on top.#T1#
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Musashi.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Musashi scores with a shot to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Musashi moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Musashi. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Musashi is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Brown avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Musashi lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Nice shot by Musashi.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Brown lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily.
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Musashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown avoids the body shot from Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Musashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Musashi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Musashi is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands the left hand.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Brown lands a beautiful left hook that drops Musashi. Musashi tries to recover but Brown is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Musashi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Brown!

Event: CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi moves to clinch but Templeton breaks away
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Musashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Templeton defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands with a hook. Templeton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Musashi tries for a takedown but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!#KD#
Templeton drops Musashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Musashi looks back up at him and smiles so Templeton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a huge left! Musashi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Templeton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Musashi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Templeton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Lance Templeton 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: CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Musashi forces Tolonen back against the cage and clinches.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi is looking to control Tolonen's arms but Tolonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Musashi has his back to the cage.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tolonen jabs Musashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen is looking to slow Musashi down with leg kicks.
Tolonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Tolonen jabs Musashi right on the nose. Musashi blinks but takes it well.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tolonen misses the target.
Tolonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Musashi is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Musashi lands with a cross.
Musashi with a hook.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Musashi jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tolonen as he connects with a hook.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Tolonen misses with a body kick. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Musashi. That snapped Tolonen's head back.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Tolonen throws the kick towards the body but Musashi avoids it.#CL2#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Musashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi is working Tolonen over against the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolonen has double underhooks.
Musashi tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi leaning against his opponent.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tolonen on the inside.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands. #BC2#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Tolonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tolonen slips a jab from Musashi.
Musashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Musashi lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tolonen swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Tolonen lands but Musashi takes it in his stride.
Tolonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Musashi misses
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tolonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tolonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Musashi's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Musashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musashi jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tolonen scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Tolonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tolonen will feel that in the morning.
Musashi misses with a hook. Tolonen ducked under it nicely.
It appears Tolonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Musashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi. #T2#
Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Musashi slips a jab from Tolonen.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Tolonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.
Tolonen walks into a stiff left hand from Musashi.#CUT2#
Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut is getting worse.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Tolonen avoids nicely.
Tolonen tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Tolonen ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Tolonen's head.
Musashi misses with a hook. Tolonen ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Tolonen slips a straight right by Musashi.
Tolonen walks into a jab.
Musashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musashi throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolonen off the cage and back into range.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Musashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen slips a jab from Musashi.
Tolonen slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Tolonen's knee but Tolonen avoids it well.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tolonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tolonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Tolonen should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tolonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolonen.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi checks a leg kick.
Musashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Musashi.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Musashi forces Tolonen back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tolonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Musashi lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Musashi - that landed with a thud.
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!
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Musashi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tolonen has him pressed against the cage.
Tolonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Musashi is trying to break the clinch but Tolonen is controlling him.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Musashi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tolonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Musashi.
Tolonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tolonen shoots in for a double leg but Musashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Tolonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Musashi!
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Musashi throws a right and a left that Tolonen avoids nicely.
Tolonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tolonen looks to clinch
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Musashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi is looking to slow Tolonen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Musashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Tolonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Musashi connects with a jab.
Tolonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tolonen. Musashi shrugs it off though.
Tolonen blocks a jab.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Nice defenses there by Tolonen.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoffman in his tracks.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Hoffman throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoffman looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Hoffman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Musashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoffman thuds a left hand into Musashi's body.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi misses with a body kick.
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musashi at a distance.
Hoffman takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoffman misses.
Musashi connects with the punch.#CL#
Musashi clinches. #T1#
Musashi tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Musashi drops back down to his feet.
Hoffman is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Musashi.
Hoffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoffman is looking to break free of the clinch but Musashi has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoffman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Hoffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Hoffman misses
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman jabs at Musashi's body.
Musashi with a hook.
Musashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoffman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Hoffman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoffman takes one to the side of the head.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoffman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Hoffman's ribs.#T3#
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Musashi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Musashi passes Hoffman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoffman is trying to maintain the position but Musashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Musashi is taking a breather. Hoffman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Musashi trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away. #SUB#
Musashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoffman is just riding it out for now. Musashi eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoffman defends it well.
Musashi throws a strike but Hoffman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Musashi is stalling in the full guard.
Musashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hoffman misses with a combination
and Musashi counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffman 's knee.
Hoffman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman misses with a straight left.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman misses with a low kick.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoffman throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Hoffman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hoffman tries to bum rush Musashi with a series of wild strikes but Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoffman's calf.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hoffman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Musashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffman doesn't seem phased though.
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Hoffman's head back.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Musashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hoffman.
Musashi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoffman as he connects with a hook.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Hoffman slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Hoffman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Musashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.
Hoffman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Musashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Musashi lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman's hand.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Musashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick
and Musashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Musashi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoffman did well to prevent Musashi getting side control.#T3#
Musashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Musashi is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Musashi'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoffman checks a leg kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoffman swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Hoffman lands a body shot.
Musashi throws a wild body kick that Hoffman sees coming a mile off.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Hoffman slips the punch.
Hoffman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoffman ducks right into an uppercut from Musashi.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Musashi is looking to counter punch.
Hoffman checks a low kick from Musashi.
Musashi backing away here, and Hoffman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoffman tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Musashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoffman tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Musashi.
Hoffman misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Musashi has Hoffman up against the cage in a clinch.
Musashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman is trying to force a seperation but Musashi has the dominant position.
Hoffman tries to circle away but Musashi has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Musashi clinches.
Good body shot from Musashi.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Hoffman misses with a body punch.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Musashi keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Musashi digs a right hand underneath Hoffman's ribcage. Hoffman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffmans head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoffman tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Jack Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoffman working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Hoffman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Hoffman tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Musashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch but Musashi keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Musashi. #T3#
Hoffman blocks an uppercut.
Hoffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman lands a nice uppercut.
Musashi is pushing Hoffman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Hoffman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Musashi.
Musashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoffman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Hoffman lands a left hand. #BC2#
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Hoffman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi scores with a nice right hand.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!#CL#
Musashi rushes Hoffman and presses him up against the cage.
Musashi pushes Hoffman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Musashi.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Musashi gets through Hoffman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Musashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Musashi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi 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: CEC 467
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Conte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.#CL2#
Conte moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Musashi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Musashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Conte manages to break the clinch.
Conte 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.
Conte is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi throws a body punch but Conte moves out of range.
Conte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Musashi is out of range.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Conte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Conte catches Musashi right on the button with a cross.
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conte lands a body shot.
Conte throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Conte tried to score with a low kick but Musashi checks it.
Conte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi misses with a low kick as Conte jumps back.
Conte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1##CL2#
Conte closes the distance and pushes Musashi back into the cage.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conte backwards.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conte tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conte working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conte lands a right hand.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Conte's head.
Conte blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Conte scores with a shoulder strike.
Conte lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conte.
Good body shot from Conte.
Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Conte's head.
Conte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conte tries a body shot but Musashi blocks it.
Conte lands a left hand.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Conte.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conte tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Conte back against the cage.
Conte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Conte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conte misses with a punch to the body.
Conte lands with a left to the head.
Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Conte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Conte avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Conte blocks an uppercut.
Conte misses with the head strike.
Conte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conte.
Nice body punch from Conte.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Conte.
Conte can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Conte landing knees to the head.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Conte controls the action.
Conte lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Conte connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land. #T4#
Conte lands a shoulder strike.
Conte misses with the head strike.
Conte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Conte blocking some punches.
Conte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi tries to work over Conte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Conte.
Musashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi tries a body shot but Conte blocks it.
Conte throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Conte lands a knee to the head.
Musashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Conte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Musashi misses with a low kick.
Conte looks to land a combination but Musashi avoids it well.
Conte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Giorgio Conte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conte takes one to the side of the head.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Conte is out of range.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Conte counters with a body kick.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown but Conte shows good takedown defense.
Conte tries to counter by closing the distance.
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conte.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Conte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Conte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Conte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conte misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi lands with a hook. Conte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi scores with a body shot.
A cross from Musashi lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Musashi moves into range and clinches up with Conte.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Conte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conte misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conte. #TD#
Musashi manages to pull guard.
Musashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now.
Musashi seems keen to control Conte's posture.
Conte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conte controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Musashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conte escapes and throws Musashi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Musashi can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SU2#
Conte decides to stand back up. Conte steps back and let's Musashi get back to his feet.
Musashi takes a swing at Conte's ribcage but misses.
Musashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conte lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.
Conte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Conte blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low kick.
Musashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Conte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conte is looking for the big counter here.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Conte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Conte as he connects with a hook.
Conte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Conte misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Conte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conte looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Conte blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Conte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conte throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
Conte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Giorgio Conte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conte throws an off balance right hand
and Musashi counters with a good low kick that Conte was not able to check.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Conte has closed the distance and engaged Musashi in a clinch.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Musashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi 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#
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Conte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conte lands with an overhand left.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Conte moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Musashi clinches with his opponent.
Conte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conte tries to throw a body punch but Musashi avoids it by throwing Conte back against the cage.
Conte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Musashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conte walks away with a smile on his face. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Conte fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Conte lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conte closes the distance looking to clinch
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Conte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi is looking to chop away at Conte's legs.
Musashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Conte.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi moves forwards but Conte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Musashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conte throws a good cross that connects.
Conte misses with a kick to the body.
Conte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conte misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A jab from Conte finds it's way through Musashi's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conte lands a really nice looking cross but Musashi seems unphased.
Conte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well.
Musashi is looking to slow Conte down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Conte closes the distance and clinches.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Conte.
Conte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conte struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Conte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Musashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conte's elbow.
Conte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
Musashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Conte gets an underhook and turns Musashi into the cage.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contes head.
Conte misses with a punch on the inside.
Conte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Conte fails to land. #T3#
Musashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Conte blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Conte - that landed with a thud.
Musashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conte or not.
Conte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conte has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Conte missing with knees to the body.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Conte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Musashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Conte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conte.
Giorgio Conte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Conte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conte.
Conte misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Musashi. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Musashi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Conte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Conte gets an underhook and turns Musashi into the cage.
Conte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Conte.
Musashi wants to stall.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
Conte is looking to control Musashi's arms but Musashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conte has his back to the cage.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Conte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Conte!

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden checks a low kick from Musashi.
Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Musashi avoided it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Marsden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Musashi swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsden.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Musashi as Marsden shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Musashi misses the body punch #CL#
and Marsden counters by clinching up.
Marsden is stalling here.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi slowing the pace effectively.
Marsden is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marsden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a left to the head.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden working aggressively here. #T4#
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Marsden stalls.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Marsden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marsden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Musashi keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Musashi is pulling down on Marsden's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marsden slips a jab from Musashi.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marsden misses with a leg kick.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Marsden is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi throws a leg kick
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden shoots in and drives through. Musashi sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Musashi misses.
Musashi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marsden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsden's sensitive parts.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Musashi blocks a leg kick.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Marsden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marsden goes for a double leg but Musashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Musashi continues to drive forward.
Musashi cracks Marsden with an open hand slap.
Marsden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Marsden slips a straight right by Musashi.#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!
Marsden scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Musashi slips under a jab from Marsden.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden tries for a takedown but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Marsden cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marsden misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Marsden closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden is trying to pull guard but Musashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Marsden pulls guard effortlessly.
Musashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Musashi passes into half guard.
Marsden is staying active underneath Musashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi 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#
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden blocks a leg kick.
Marsden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Musashi sprawls and moves away.
Musashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marsden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Marsden gets control of Musashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marsden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Marsden has his foot on Musashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Marsden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Musashi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Musashi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Marsden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Musashi stacks Marsden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Musashi!
Marsden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Musashi won't allow Marsden to pass to mount. #SUB#
Musashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Marsden.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Musashi defends it well.
Musashi wants to improve his position but Marsden is controlling well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musashi is still trying to improve position.
Musashi trying to control here.
Musashi is refusing to be controlled, as Marsden sits in half guard.
Marsden slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musashi tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
A less than humble Ryu Musashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Brandon Marsden stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.

Event: SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016

#R1#
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Musashi throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Harris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good work by Harris as he checks the leg kick.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Musashi down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Harris avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Harris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harris swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Harris.
Musashi checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.#T1#
Harris with a hook.
Harris works the jab nicely.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Harris is looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris throws a leg kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Musashi's head backwards.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Harris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Musashi. Musashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
As Musashi backs away, Harris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
As Harris backs off Musashi throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Harris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris 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.
Harris throws a leg kick but Musashi checks it.
A good leg kick by Harris. #T3#
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Harris avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Harris swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
Musashi lands an overhand right.
Harris misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Harris throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi cracks Harris with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Harris falls to his knees and Musashi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
Ryu Musashi 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.
The defeated Rami Harris had this to say: 'May the force be with you!'.

Event: UPG 33
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Luzhin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi works Luzhin's body with a nice hook.
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luzhin.
We've been told by Luzhin's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luzhin. Luzhin obviously looking to wear him down.
Luzhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luzhin.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin misses with a few strikes there.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Luzhin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Luzhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick from Musashi. #CL#
Luzhin moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Musashi.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luzhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Luzhin lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Musashi.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Musashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow. #T2#
Musashi presses Luzhin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Musashi cracks Luzhin with a nice body shot.
Musashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Luzhin controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Musashi.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Musashi.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Musashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Luzhin working Musashi over with knees to the body.
Luzhin lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Musashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi blocks an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi can't find room to land a body shot as Luzhin controls the action.
Luzhin lands a nice uppercut.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musashi tries to pull guard but Luzhin holds him up against the cage and eventually Musashi drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Musashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luzhin blocking some punches.
Musashi working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi works on Luzhin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Musashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Musashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Luzhin digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Musashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Musashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Luzhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Luzhin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luzhin staying out of range there.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
Luzhin scores with a kick to the body.
Luzhin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Luzhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin is looking to counter punch.
Musashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luzhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi jabs Luzhin right on the nose. Luzhin blinks but takes it well.
Musashi looks for the body kick but Luzhin saw that one coming.
As Musashi tries to get set, Luzhin tries to push him back and clinch up but Musashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Musashi slips a straight right by Luzhin.
Luzhin cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Musashi jabs Luzhin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luzhin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luzhin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Musashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luzhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luzhin blocks the body kick.
Musashi tries to bum rush Luzhin with a series of wild strikes but Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Musashi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Musashi takes a step back to recover.
Musashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luzhin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Musashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luzhin. Luzhin obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Luzhin.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Good shot there by Luzhin.
A clash of legs there as Musashi blocks the low kick.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Luzhin's leg. Luzhin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Musashi lands the left hand.
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Luzhin's ribs.
Musashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
A left lands for Musashi.
Musashi checks the leg kick.
Luzhin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luzhin scrambles back to his feet.
Musashi connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Musashi slips under a jab.
Musashi throws out a counter right but Luzhin avoids it with no problem.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin lands a head shot.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luzhin misses with a wild combination.
Musashi throws a counter combo.
Musashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
A jab from Luzhin finds it's way through Musashi's defenses.
Luzhin lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luzhin avoids a kick to the body.
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin moves in looking to clinch but Musashi pushes him off.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Luzhin looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luzhin lands a head kick. Musashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Musashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Luzhin.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Luzhin as Musashi shoots in.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Luzhin punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi 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.
Luzhin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luzhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luzhin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luzhin avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi throws a low kick but Luzhin avoids it.
Musashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
Musashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Musashi blocks the body kick.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Luzhin.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luzhin works the jab nicely.
Luzhin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Luzhin wants to clinch.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.#T2#
Musashi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Musashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Nikolai Luzhin 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.
A big left from Luzhin misses.
Luzhin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Luzhin.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Luzhin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Musashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luzhin.#T3#
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Musashi scores with a jab.
Luzhin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luzhin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Luzhin's knee but Luzhin avoids it well.
Luzhin digs a good hook to Musashi's body.
Luzhin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luzhin tries to clinch up.
Luzhin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luzhin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin delivers a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Musashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Luzhin, which made it look bad. #T4#
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Musashi takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Musashi is rocked!#CL#
Luzhin has Musashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Luzhin finish him?
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luzhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Luzhin lands a nice shot to the body.
Luzhin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luzhin.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Luzhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin throws out a leg kick but Musashi moves out of range and Luzhin only half commits.
Luzhin avoids a kick to the body.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Luzhin.
Luzhin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luzhin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Luzhin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Musashi checks a leg kick.
Luzhin lands with a nice body kick.
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luzhin with a body shot.#T1#
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luzhin misses with a shot to the body
and Luzhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi motions for Luzhin to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Musashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luzhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Musashi.
Luzhin throws a lazy body kick
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luzhin throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luzhin throws a leg kick which misses Musashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Musashi tries to avoid it.
Musashi throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Musashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luzhin moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
That kick from Luzhin tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luzhin with a nice cross.
Luzhin tries to score with a low kick but Musashi moves his leg out of the way.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Luzhin's leg but Luzhin calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi catches Luzhin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luzhin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Luzhin.
Musashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luzhin.
No joy there for Luzhin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luzhin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luzhin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luzhin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Luzhin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Luzhin is predictable there
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Luzhin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musashi can do to turn this around?
Musashi swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range. #CL#
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Musashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Luzhin.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Luzhin is rocked!#BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Musashi thuds his shin into the meat of Luzhin's side.
Luzhin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luzhin clobbers Musashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luzhin misses with the combination.
Musashi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin had his way with Ryu Musashi in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Luzhin wants to clinch.
Musashi throws a jab when Luzhin was well out of range.
Luzhin is looking to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Musashi throws the kick towards the body but Luzhin avoids it.
Musashi thows a body kick. Luzhin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Musashi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luzhin tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luzhin throws a solid leg kick but Musashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luzhin.#T1#
Luzhin misses with a left hand
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Luzhin moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Musashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Musashi misses with a two punch combination.
Luzhin scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Luzhin misses its intended target.
Luzhin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luzhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luzhin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Musashi moves out of range as Luzhin strikes.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Luzhin moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Ryu Musashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Luzhin throws a right hand that misses
letting Musashi counter with a right hand.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Luzhin moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Musashi scores with a body shot.
Musashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Musashi is looking to land body kicks.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luzhin throws the left hand but Musashi avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Luzhin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luzhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhin. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin moves to clinch but Musashi breaks away
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.
Luzhin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luzhin throws a nice head kick!
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Luzhin.
Luzhin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luzhin scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Luzhin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Luzhin checks a leg kick nicely.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Musashi.
Luzhin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luzhin seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luzhin.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Musashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luzhin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
A head kick by Luzhin misses
and Musashi counters with a leg kick.
Luzhin throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Musashi.
Well Luzhin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Ryu Musashi had this to say: 'It was an honor fighting you in your retirement fight. You are a legend and I wish you nothing but the best in your post-MMA life mr. Cliff! '.

Event: Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Vick walks into a left hand.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vick tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Musashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vick shoots in for a takedown but Musashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Musashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vick.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Vick.
Musashi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vick just manages to avoid it.
Vick tries to clinch there but Musashi circles away.
Musashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vick misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Vick closes the distance and pushes Musashi back into the cage.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vick looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vick.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T1#
Vick working aggressively here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Vick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vick is looking to control Musashi's arms but Musashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vick has his back to the cage.
Musashi blocking some punches.
Vick blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Vick blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Vick jumps into guard, dragging Musashi to the mat.
Musashi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at He Man Women Haters Club inform us that Vick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Musashi'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.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.#T3#
Musashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Musashi lands a jab to Vick's midsection.
Vick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Musashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vick fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Gray Vick has been cut.
Vick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Musashi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Musashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Vick rushes Musashi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Musashi.
Musashi is leaning against Vick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Musashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Musashi walks away with a smile on his face. Vick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryu Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Musashi throws a lazy right hand but Vick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vick wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
Vick tries to clinch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Vick.
Musashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vick swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vick misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Vick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Musashi.
Vick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Vick closes the distance and clinches.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Vick blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Musashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Musashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vick throws a lazy body kick
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Vick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Musashi finds it's way through Vick's defenses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Musashi! Vick is out on his feet! Musashi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vick is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vick is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Musashi!
After the fight, Ryu Musashi 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.
Gray Vick spoke after the fight, saying 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.

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