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Event: OFC 358: Scorpion     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Mamchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kroblur thuds his right hand into Mamchenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Mamchenko misses with a hook
and Kroblur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Kroblur misses with a hook.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko backing away here, and Kroblur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kroblur thumps Mamchenko with a low kick.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut. Kroblur saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
Kroblur lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a double jab.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Mamchenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kroblur!
Kroblur takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mamchenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kroblur dodges the ground and pound from Mamchenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mamchenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Kroblur's head but Kroblur avoids it well.#T2##SUB#
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kroblur, who protects the arm well.
Kroblur is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kroblur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Mamchenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kroblur has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
An elbow from Mamchenko crashes against the mat.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is dominant here and he's now got Kroblur's back!
Mamchenko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kroblur.
Mamchenko misses with a punch to the head.
Kroblur is trying to get back to his feet but Mamchenko has full control of the position and if anything, Kroblur has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kroblur tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mamchenko throws some wild stikes that Kroblur manages to avoid easily.
Mamchenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kroblur because Mamchenko loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko controlling his opponent.
Mamchenko is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Mamchenko unloads with some shots from mount but Kroblur bucks and avoids them well.
Mamchenko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kroblur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Mamchenko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kroblur trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kroblur avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Mamchenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamchenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko 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#
Mamchenko throws a combination that misses
and Kroblur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Mamchenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko prevents Kroblur from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamchenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamchenko.
Mamchenko working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Kroblur is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko looks to land a strike but Kroblur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kroblur has wrist control.
Evgenii Mamchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamchenko prevents Kroblur from getting back to his feet.
Mamchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mamchenko postures up in Kroblur's guard and throws a big left but Kroblur blocks it.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mamchenko manages to pass to side control.
Mamchenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kroblur is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mamchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Kroblur is defending well.
Mamchenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Kroblur keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Mamchenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Mamchenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko lands with a hook. Kroblur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kroblur has time to react.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Mamchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Mamchenko scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Mamchenko avoids them all with ease.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Kroblur avoids it well and moves away.
Kroblur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kroblur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kroblur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kroblur wants it to stay on the feet.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamchenko.
The fighters circling - Mamchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur connects with a high kick.
Mamchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamchenko, as that shot connected.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Kroblur slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Kroblur steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kroblur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kroblur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Kroblur misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kroblur scores with a three punch combo!
Mamchenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kroblur.#TD2#
Mamchenko gets caught napping as Kroblur dives in and scores a takedown. Mamchenko manages to retain guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko wants to get back to his feet but Kroblur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mamchenko looking for a guillotine here but Kroblur defends easily.
Mamchenko has momentary wrist control but Kroblur slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kroblur avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kroblur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kroblur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kroblur sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroblur unleashes a big counter combination but Mamchenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Kroblur, looking for a takedown. Mamchenko pushes Kroblur against the cage but Kroblur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Kroblur tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Kroblur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroblur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mamchenko defends well and Kroblur ends up having to push Mamchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kroblur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamchenko.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamchenko 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!

An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 351: Andromeda     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
BatzCastelmore lands a glancing blow to the side of Kroblur's head.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BatzCastelmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As BatzCastelmore backs off Kroblur throws a huge counter combo but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it all.
Kroblur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kroblur staying out of range there.
Kroblur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
BatzCastelmore pushes Kroblur up against the cage in a clinch.
BatzCastelmore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kroblur drops down looking for an ankle pick but BatzCastelmore pulls his leg out and moves away.
BatzCastelmore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
BatzCastelmore rushes Kroblur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BatzCastelmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BatzCastelmore throws a head punch that misses.
BatzCastelmore 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.
BatzCastelmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
BatzCastelmore misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Kroblur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BatzCastelmore misses with the body kick
and Kroblur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BatzCastelmore.#T1#
Kroblur moves out of range as BatzCastelmore strikes.
Kroblur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore throws a jab when Kroblur was well out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a right and a left that Kroblur avoids nicely.
Kroblur misses with a straight right.
Kroblur defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
BatzCastelmore misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - BatzCastelmore coming out on top.
BatzCastelmore works over Kroblur's head and body with a nice combination.
BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Charles BatzCastelmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BatzCastelmore digs a good body shot into Kroblur's ribs.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BatzCastelmore.
Kroblur misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from BatzCastelmore misses its intended target. #CL#
BatzCastelmore has closed the distance and engaged Kroblur in a clinch. #T2#
Kroblur has BatzCastelmore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. BatzCastelmore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
BatzCastelmore misses with the head strike.
Kroblur drops down looking for an ankle pick but BatzCastelmore pulls his leg out and moves away.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch up
and BatzCastelmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Kroblur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kroblur's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kroblur stalks BatzCastelmore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into BatzCastelmore's face. BatzCastelmore staggers backwards, shaken.
Kroblur walks into a jab.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BatzCastelmore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from BatzCastelmore misses its intended target.
BatzCastelmore missing with a left hand there. Kroblur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kroblur unleashes a big counter combination but BatzCastelmore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
BatzCastelmore thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
BatzCastelmore throws a lazy right hand but Kroblur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick as Kroblur jumps back.
Kroblur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore clobbers Kroblur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
BatzCastelmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BatzCastelmore cracks Kroblur with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kroblur falls to his knees and BatzCastelmore 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 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles BatzCastelmore!
Charles BatzCastelmore bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Gray throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kroblur swings widly with a right hand
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray throws a jab when Kroblur was well out of range.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Gray.
Kroblur is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
Gray misses with a right hand
and Kroblur counters with a left and a right that stings Gray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Kroblur walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Kroblur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kroblur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kroblur scrambles back to his feet.
Kroblur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a looping right.
Gray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gray misses with a hook.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Kroblur shoots in.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Gray avoids the head kick by Kroblur.
Despite the aggression on Gray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gray slips under a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kroblur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Gray was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kroblur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kroblur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gray feints and then cracks Kroblur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kroblur down.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
Kroblur throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Gray slips under a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Kroblur.
Kroblur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kroblur throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Kroblur shrugs it off.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Kroblur. #T4#
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Kroblur is breathing heavily.
Kroblur throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray scores with a nice right hand.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kroblur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses.
Kroblur digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Gray swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Kroblur.
Gray misses with a body kick.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Gray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Kroblur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kroblur misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with an inside leg kick.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Kroblur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroblur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kroblur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gray.
Kroblur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kroblur is looking to land body kicks.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Gray throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it. #T1#
Kroblur thuds a left hand into Gray's body.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kroblur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray punishes Kroblur's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray is looking to slow Kroblur down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!
Kroblur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray counters with a monster head kick that knocks Kroblur out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray 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: OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Kroblur misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Danneskjöld has Kroblur up against the cage in a clinch.
Danneskjöld swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danneskjöld avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danneskjöld'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.#BC2#
Kroblur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danneskjöld throws a push kick but Kroblur slaps the foot to one side.
Kroblur swats away the attempt to clinch by Danneskjöld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kroblur throws a body punch but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Danneskjöld on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danneskjöld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danneskjöld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroblur. #T1#
Kroblur tries to land a leg kick but Danneskjöld saw it coming and moves away.
Danneskjöld thuds a left hand into Kroblur's body.
Danneskjöld lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kroblur jabs Danneskjöld to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danneskjöld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kroblur tries to bum rush Danneskjöld with a series of wild strikes but Danneskjöld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kroblur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danneskjöld at a distance.
Kroblur throws a nice looking combination but Danneskjöld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kroblur throws a nice looking combination but Danneskjöld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kroblur moves out of range of the leg kick from Danneskjöld.
Kroblur unleashes a big counter combination but Danneskjöld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kroblur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Danneskjöld has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Kroblur breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danneskjöld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kroblur under the eye.#CL#
Danneskjöld closes the distance and pushes Kroblur back into the cage.#T2#
Danneskjöld working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kroblur breaks from the clinch.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but Danneskjöld is out of range.
Danneskjöld leaves Kroblur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danneskjöld seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danneskjöld's corner calls for a 1-2. Danneskjöld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danneskjöld manages to avoid it.
As Kroblur looks to move away, Danneskjöld throws a big counter combo but Kroblur just gets out of the way.
Danneskjöld throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danneskjöld with a body shot.
Kroblur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Danneskjöld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Danneskjöld.
Kroblur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danneskjöld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danneskjöld is defended easily by Kroblur.
Danneskjöld scores with a head kick. #T3##CL#
Kroblur gets tackled into the cage by Danneskjöld. Danneskjöld maintains the clinch.
Danneskjöld can't find room to land a body shot as Kroblur controls the action.
Kroblur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Danneskjöld trying to stall but Kroblur improves his position. #TD2#
Kroblur gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Danneskjöld trying to get back to full guard but Kroblur takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Danneskjöld really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kroblur with the ground and pound from mount.
Kroblur looking to control but Danneskjöld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Kroblur connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kroblur tries to control but Danneskjöld wriggling away.
Danneskjöld tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the head.
Danneskjöld is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danneskjöld taking shots to the head.
Danneskjöld is trying to escape the mount.
Kroblur cracks Danneskjöld with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#
Danneskjöld is rocked!
Danneskjöld is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Danneskjöld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Kroblur 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#
Kroblur misses with a double jab.
Danneskjöld seems to have got his legs back now.
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danneskjöld 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 Kroblur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kroblur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kroblur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur stuffs the takedown attempt from Danneskjöld. Danneskjöld gets slowly back to his feet.
Kroblur cracks Danneskjöld with an open hand slap.
Kroblur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld feints and then cracks Kroblur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kroblur down.
Danneskjöld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kroblur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danneskjöld looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Danneskjöld gets a clinch.
Danneskjöld controlling the action here for a moment.
Kroblur blocks a body shot from Danneskjöld. #T1##TD2#
Kroblur has hold of one of Danneskjöld's legs. Danneskjöld is fighting the takedown attempt but Kroblur gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Danneskjöld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kroblur is working Danneskjöld over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur cracks Danneskjöld with a solid left hand.
Kroblur is in close to Danneskjöld's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kroblur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kroblur looking to pass the guard.
Kroblur postures up. #SUB#
Danneskjöld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kroblur won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
Danneskjöld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kroblur lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danneskjöld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.
Kroblur cracks Danneskjöld with a solid left hand.
Danneskjöld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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!
Kroblur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kroblur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Danneskjöld working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kroblur's head.
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Danneskjöld tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroblur is retaining full guard.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld prevents Kroblur from getting back to his feet.
Danneskjöld stays in close to Kroblur's body and controls the position.
Kroblur managing to control the position.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Danneskjöld is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kroblur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Danneskjöld has Kroblur up against the cage in a clinch.
Danneskjöld tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kroblur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Kroblur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Danneskjöld misses.
Kroblur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kroblur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kroblur misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur tries a head kick but it misses.
Danneskjöld is looking to clinch but Kroblur is avoiding it.
Danneskjöld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kroblurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Kroblur. That snapped Danneskjöld's head back.
Danneskjöld lands a nice shot that snaps Kroblur's head back.
Kroblur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kroblur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch up.#TD#
Danneskjöld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kroblur wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danneskjöld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danneskjöld trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kroblur wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Danneskjöld tries to pass to full mount but Kroblur defends it.
Danneskjöld trying to control from Kroblur's half guard. Kroblur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kroblur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Kroblur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danneskjöld is controlling him.
Kroblur is trying to keep Danneskjöld in close.
Danneskjöld forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Danneskjöld is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kroblur sees it coming and defends easily.
Danneskjöld trying to control from half guard but Kroblur is working away.
Kroblur wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy.
Danneskjöld trying to mount his opponent but Kroblur defends it.
Danneskjöld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danneskjöld trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur is trying to control but can't.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kroblur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danneskjöld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danneskjöld missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kroblur won't allow Danneskjöld to pass to mount.
Kroblur wants to get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld is trying to control. Kroblur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danneskjöld is pressing down on Kroblur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kroblur is holding on for now.
Danneskjöld is stalling here. Kroblur is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Danneskjöld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kroblur has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kroblur lands a few punches from side control.
Danneskjöld tries to improve position but can't.
Danneskjöld sneaks back into half guard.
Kroblur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Danneskjöld is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danneskjöld is staying active underneath Kroblur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kroblur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kroblur seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur prevents Danneskjöld from improving his position.
Danneskjöld works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kroblur 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

A very excited looking Matt Kroblur 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.
Ragnar Danneskjöld was interviewed post fight and said 'Who is John Galt?'.

 

Event: OFC 342: Victory Royale     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bateman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kroblur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Kroblur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroblur tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.
Kroblur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kroblur lands a head shot.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kroblur looks for a takedown but Bateman sprawls well.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kroblur! #T2#
Bateman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kroblur's legs.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Kroblur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bateman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kroblur, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Bateman wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Bateman controls the position. #SUB2#
Bateman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Bateman tries to move to mount but Kroblur blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kroblur tries to buck Bateman off but Bateman is having none of it.
Kroblur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman tries to escape but Kroblur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bateman just trying to survive but Kroblur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kroblur throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bateman avoids the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bateman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kroblur scores with punches to the body.
Bateman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Kroblur.
Kroblur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bateman momentarily.
Bateman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bateman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kroblur to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bateman looks to move away, Kroblur throws a big counter combo but Bateman just gets out of the way.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kroblur on the side of the head.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kroblur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur shoots in but Bateman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.
A jab from Kroblur finds it's way through Bateman's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kroblur. #TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kroblur quickly recovers to half guard.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Bateman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kroblur reverses the position - he's now on top in Bateman's guard.
Bateman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroblur is retaining full guard.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Kroblur keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass. #T3#
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Kroblur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bateman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bateman trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the 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.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control but Kroblur is working 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.#TD2#
Bateman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kroblur is wriggling around but Bateman manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Kroblur is in trouble now - Bateman has advanced to mount!
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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman'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#
Bateman misses with a shot to the body
and Kroblur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bateman. #TD#
Kroblur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Bateman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroblur is defended easily by Bateman.
Kroblur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Kroblur lands with a shot to the body.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroblur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Kroblur.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Bateman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kroblur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kroblur is looking for a sweep.
Bateman controlling the position from side mount.
Kroblur regains half guard.
Kroblur is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Bateman is looking to advance position but Kroblur won't allow it.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kroblur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bateman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Kroblur won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Paddy Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kroblur. Those never looked like landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

Matt Kroblur spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: OFC 339: Wyatt vs Salgado     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Kroblur's leg but Kroblur calmly moves out of range.
Kroblur feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Kroblur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk feints and then cracks Kroblur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kroblur down.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kroblur! But no joy.
Kroblur slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk throws a low kick but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hawk drives through and clinches with Kroblur against the cage. #T1#
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Kroblur's ribcage. Kroblur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kroblur wants to take the fight to the mat but Hawk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hawk lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Hawk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Kroblur dodges it nicely.
Kroblur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Kroblur is blocking nicely.
Kroblur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kroblur defending well though. #T2#
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur is trying to maintain the position but Hawk is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kroblur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk lands strikes from half guard.
Kroblur is concentrating on defense, preventing Hawk from advancing position.
Kroblur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!#T3#
Hawk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kroblur's guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroblur is retaining full guard.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.
Kroblur working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kroblur holds on and takes a little breather.
Hawk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kroblur keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T4#
Hawk throws a strike but Kroblur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kroblur won't allow Hawk to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Kroblur pushes his legs off easily.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kroblur is working Hawk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kroblur passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Kroblur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hawk 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#
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Kroblur.
Some wild striking there from Kroblur.
Kroblur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks a low kick nicely.
Kroblur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kroblur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Kroblur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroblur.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroblur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk throws the left hand but Kroblur avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Kroblur fails to land with a series of punches.
Kroblur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Kroblur throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kroblur lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Kroblur tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Kroblur. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Kroblur checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kroblur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hawk misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Kroblur.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kroblur's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hawk as the two fighters clinch.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Kroblur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawk down to the mat. Hawk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kroblur is breathing heavily.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
A cross from Hawk lands.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Kroblur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kroblur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kroblur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kroblur.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Kroblur scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk wants to slow Kroblur down by chopping away at his legs.
Kroblur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kroblur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Kroblur avoided it.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk throws the left hand but Kroblur avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kroblur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Kroblur's knee but Kroblur avoids it well.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Kroblur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it.
Hawk is looking to chop away at Kroblur's legs.
Hawk chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Kroblur gets the takedown into side control.
Kroblur looks up at the clock and then as Hawk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kroblur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kroblur lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Kroblur tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Kroblur working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Kroblur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kroblur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Kroblur pushes his legs off easily.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVR#
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Kroblur blocks nicely.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now.
Hawk trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kroblur defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.
Kroblur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kroblur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroblur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Matt Kroblur just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Kroblur.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Kroblur.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kroblur. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Kroblur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kroblur throws a series of strikes that have Hawk backpedaling.
Thomas Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kroblur lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk motions for Kroblur to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kroblur gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Kroblur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kroblur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kroblur can't break the clinch.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Kroblur is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Kroblur breaks the clinch. #T2#
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kroblur's head.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hawk rushes Kroblur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kroblur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Hawk can't get the takedown.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk gets through Kroblur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Hawk.
Kroblur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawk prevents it.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Kroblur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Kroblur blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hawk as the two fighters clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hawk wants the takedown. Kroblur is fighting it off but Hawk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kroblur's guard against the cage.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hawk there.
Hawk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kroblur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kroblur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawk winds up and cracks Kroblur with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Kroblur is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Kroblur is still in real trouble! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kroblur is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hawk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kroblur from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hawk! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Hawk, 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: OFC 336: Bright     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
Kroblur throws a right and a left that Wowie avoids nicely.
Wowie is looking to clinch.
Wowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kroblur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kroblur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kroblur connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Kroblur misses.
Kroblur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wowie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Wowie clinches up with Kroblur and pushes him back against the cage.
Wowie stalling the fight.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Kroblur wants the takedown. Wowie is fighting it off but Kroblur persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wowie's guard against the cage.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
Wowie being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kroblur prevents Wowie from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kroblur prevents Wowie from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur misses with the combination.
Wowie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wowie tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kroblur counter with a right hand.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Wowie shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches up with Wowie, looking for a takedown. Kroblur pushes Wowie against the cage but Wowie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wowie tries to clinch
and Wowie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wowie tries to clinch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Wowie moves in looking to clinch but Kroblur pushes him off.
Kroblur swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range. #CL#
Kroblur tries to keep at a distance but Wowie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Kroblur blocks it.
Kroblur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wowie after a bit of a struggle.
Wowie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kroblur.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but Kroblur blocks with his arms. #T4#
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Kroblur blocks it.
Wowie stalling the fight.
Kroblur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kroblur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wowie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Kroblur has clasped his hands together around Wowie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kroblur working the head with strikes.
Wowie is pushing Kroblur's head away, looking to escape. Kroblur manages to hold on to the position though.
Kroblur controlling the position from side mount.
Wowie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kroblur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wowie is looking to clinch.
Kroblur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wowie's head.#CL#
Wowie takes the fight into the clinch.
Wowie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kroblur is working for takedown but Wowie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Kroblur blocks it.
Wowie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wowie looking to throw knees to the head but Kroblur is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Kroblur breaks the clinch.
Kroblur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kroblur tries to bum rush Wowie with a series of wild strikes but Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kroblur tries to get set, Wowie tries to push him back and clinch up but Kroblur manages to avoid the attempt.
Kroblur lands with a nice body punch.
Kroblur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Wowie closes the distance and clinches.
Wowie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kroblur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wowie is defending well.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Wowie tries a knee to the head but Kroblur blocks it. #BC2#
Kroblur manages to break the clinch.
Kroblur throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Wowie is looking to clinch but Kroblur is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Kroblur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wowie throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Kroblur counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wowie!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur wants to control but Wowie is keeping him busy.
Kroblur throws an elbow but Wowie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wowie tries to escape but Kroblur is in control.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Wowie is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Kroblur.#T3#
Wowie wants to get back to his feet.
Kroblur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Kroblur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wowie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kroblur asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Wowie is working away.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Kroblur drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kroblur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kroblur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wowie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kroblur throws a sloppy head kick and Wowie moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Kroblur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kroblur connects with a body shot that sends Wowie's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wowie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur 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! 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#
Wowie is looking to clinch.
Kroblur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kroblur just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kroblur backs away, Wowie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wowie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kroblur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kroblur shoots in looking for a takedown but Wowie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kroblur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wowie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kroblur manages to circle out of the way.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Kroblur circles away and keeps his distance.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Kroblur circles away.
Kroblur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kroblur misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Wowie misses its target.#T1#
Kroblur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kroblur shoots in and drives through. Wowie sprawls well.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kroblur.
Wowie tries to clinch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Wowie moves in looking to clinch but Kroblur pushes him off.
Wowie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie doesn't manage to clinch there - Kroblur circles away.
Kroblur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
Kroblur missing with a left hand there. Wowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kroblur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wowie rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Wowie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kroblur is out of range.
Kroblur looks for a takedown but Wowie sprawls well.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Wowie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroblur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wowie moves in looking to clinch but Kroblur pushes him off.#CL#
Wowie darts in and clinches Kroblur up against the cage.
Kroblur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wowie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wowie misses with the head strike.
Kroblur has Wowie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wowie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Kroblur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kroblur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kroblur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kroblur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wowie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kroblur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Kroblur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wowie misses with a head kick.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.#CL#
Wowie has Kroblur up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Kroblur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Wowie moves out of range. #T4#
Kroblur swats away the attempt to clinch by Wowie.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Kroblur circles away and keeps his distance.
Wowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches up with Wowie, looking for a takedown. Kroblur pushes Wowie against the cage but Wowie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Kroblur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wowie throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Matt Kroblur has been cut.#CL#
Wowie drives through and clinches with Kroblur against the cage.

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 Maui Wowie.
I think Kroblur 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

Matt Kroblur bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kroblur as he avoids it easily.
Chlapik throws a right hand that Kroblur ducks under and follows up with a left that Kroblur also avoids with ease.
Chlapik misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Chlapik moves into the clinch.
Chlapik throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Kroblur has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chlapik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur is punishing Chlapik with some ground and pound.
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kroblur scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Chlapik is looking for a way out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
You can see the frustration on Chlapik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Kroblur struggling to land strikes to the head as Chlapik covers up.
Kroblur trying to control.
Chlapik is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Chlapik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kroblur lands shots from the back.
Chlapik tries to break free.
Chlapik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chlapik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chlapik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Chlapik trying to control here.
Kroblur prevents Chlapik from improving his position.
Kroblur misses with a head shot. Chlapik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chlapik wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroblur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chlapik is striking from the bottom but Kroblur uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Chlapik pushes Kroblur off looking to stand but Kroblur dives back in and keeps control.
Kroblur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chlapik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kroblur jumps into side control!
Check out the look on Kroblur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Kroblur are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Chlapik is trying to get back to his feet.
Kroblur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chlapik is looking for a sweep.
Kroblur working the ground and pound from side control.
Chlapik tries to improve position but can't.
Chlapik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kroblur connects with a decent elbow.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chlapik can't do much from the bottom here.
Kroblur working the body and head with strikes.
Chlapik is trying to control Kroblur's posture but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chlapik closes the distance but Kroblur moves to the side
and Kroblur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chlapik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Kroblur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kroblur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Kroblur was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kroblur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Kroblur drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chlapik's head.
Kroblur won't allow Chlapik to sweep him here.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Chlapik blocks nicely.
Chlapik looking to control but Kroblur passes into half guard.
Chlapik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroblur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroblur's back!
Kroblur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Chlapik trying to control momentarily.
Chlapik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kroblur haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kroblur turns into Chlapik and is now in his guard.
Kroblur won't allow Chlapik to sweep him here.
Chlapik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kroblur advances position into side control!
Kroblur working away.#T3#
Kroblur creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kroblur in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chlapik taking a bit of punishment here - Kroblur scoring with strikes.
Kroblur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chlapik some visible discomfort.
Kroblur lands a nice forearm strike.
Kroblur grinds an elbow into Chlapik's temple.
Kroblur landing strikes. #ROC#
Chlapik is rocked!
Chlapik is trying to work for a sweep but Kroblur has mounted him!
Chlapik is still in real trouble! Can Kroblur finish him?
Kroblur lands a big elbow - Chlapik is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Chlapik is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Kroblur!
A relieved looking Matt Kroblur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jakub Chlapik was interviewed post fight and said 'thank '.

 

Event: OFC 331: Black Christmas VI     
Date:   Dec 25, 2017
#R1#
Alvaro throws the left hand but Kroblur avoids the punch easily.
Alvaro throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur tries for a takedown but Alvaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvaro misses with an uppercut.
Alvaro misses the body punch
and Alvaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Kroblur.
Alvaro misses with a combination
enabling Kroblur to counter with a crisp jab.
Kroblur checks the leg kick.#TD#
Kroblur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvaro's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alvaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kroblur is controlling him.
Kroblur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kroblur trying to control but Alvaro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvaro.
A jab lands there for Alvaro.
Alvaro throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Kroblur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kroblur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alvaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kroblur tries to land a leg kick but Alvaro saw it coming and moves away.
Kroblur fails with the takedown.
Kroblur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Alvaro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Alvaro stops a takedown attempt from Kroblur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kroblur has Alvaro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kroblur pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvaro tumbling to the mat - Kroblur dives into Alvaro's guard.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroblur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Alvaro keeps moving. #T4#
Alvaro controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kroblur lands a couple of elbows.
Alvaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kroblur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Alvaro blocks nicely.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.

Matt Kroblur 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#
A combination from Alvaro does no damage.
Kroblur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvaro can do to turn this around?
Kroblur darts in looking for a takedown but Alvaro gets double underhooks and turns Kroblur into the cage.
Alvaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvaro tries a low kick but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Kroblur drives through with a takedown into Alvaro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alvaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Alvaro keeps moving.
Kroblur postures up in Alvaro's guard and throws a big left but Alvaro blocks it.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
Kroblur trying to control but Alvaro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Alvaro is trying to keep Kroblur in close.
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Alvaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Alvaro!#REVB#
Alvaro preventing the sweep.
Kroblur wants to hit a switch here but Alvaro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kroblur there!
Kroblur tries to reverse the position but Alvaro maintains control.#T2#
Alvaro controlling from the full mount.
Kroblur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvaro avoids the attempt from Kroblur to control.#T3#
Kroblur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kroblur squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alvaro content just to control the position here.
Kroblur tries to hold on but Alvaro pushes him away.
Kroblur tries to reverse the position but Alvaro maintains control.
Alvaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kroblur tries to lock up and control but Alvaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kroblur bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvaro is pulling down on Kroblur's head. It's preventing any offense from Kroblur, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Alvaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kroblur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jose Alvaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvaro scores with a jab to the body.
Alvaro misses with a looping left.
Alvaro 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.
Alvaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kroblur scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Alvaro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Alvaro controlling Kroblur's posture.
Kroblur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Alvaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Alvaro!#REVB#
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kroblur controlling the position.
Alvaro throwing strikes from guard but Kroblur blocks nicely.
Alvaro postures up. #SU2#
Alvaro gets to his feet - Kroblur follows without any prompting.
Kroblur fails with the takedown
and Alvaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jose Alvaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kroblur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jose Alvaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvaro misses with a leg kick.
Kroblur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroblur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvaro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvaro.
Alvaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvaro misses with a straight left.
Alvaro cracks Kroblur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Kroblur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvaro did well to prevent Kroblur getting side control.#ES2#
Alvaro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kroblur keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvaro prevents it.
Alvaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Alvaro tries a body shot but Kroblur blocks it.
Alvaro tries to land a knee to the head but Kroblur blocks with his arms.
Kroblur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvaro working aggressively here.
Alvaro lands a nice uppercut.
Alvaro misses with a punch to the body.
Alvaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvaro is working Kroblur over against the cage.
Alvaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kroblur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvaro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kroblur controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alvaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvaro 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jose Alvaro!

Jose Alvaro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kroblur jabs Dillinger right on the nose. Dillinger blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Kroblur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Kroblur gets an underhook and turns Dillinger into the cage.
Kroblur can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Dillinger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kroblur is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dillinger to the mat. Dillinger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dillinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kroblur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillinger is controlling him.
Dillinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now.
Dillinger preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Dillinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kroblur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dillinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Dillinger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur trying to control the position here. #T2#
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kroblur controls Dillinger momentarily but Dillinger frees himself.
Kroblur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillinger.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kroblur has wrist control.#T3#
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillinger cracks Kroblur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kroblur moves out of range easily.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kroblur.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kroblur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dillinger's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur works over Dillinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kroblur is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kroblur works over Dillinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur cracks Dillinger with a solid left hand.
Kroblur distracts Dillinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kroblur tries for a takedown but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Kroblur's knee but Kroblur avoids it well. #CL#
Dillinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroblur, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kroblur gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dillinger wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dillinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Kroblur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur prevents Dillinger from improving his position.
Kroblur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Dillinger controlling the position for now.
Kroblur works his way into full mount!
Kroblur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dillinger is looking to escape.
Dillinger throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kroblur. What's that going to do exactly?
Dillinger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kroblur with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Kroblur controlling from the full mount.
Kroblur in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dillinger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroblur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dillinger taking some punishment here, with Kroblur in his half guard.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur looks to land a strike but Dillinger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving. #T3#
Dillinger pulls Kroblur in close to his closed guard and prevents Kroblur from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kroblur controlling the position well.
Dillinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kroblur wants to control but Dillinger is keeping busy.
Dillinger throws a strike but Kroblur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dillinger trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Dillinger throws a strike but Kroblur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dillinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillinger trying to control the position.
Kroblur works over Dillinger with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kroblur counters with a leg kick.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroblur.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroblur is defended easily by Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Kroblur counters with an outside leg kick. #T1##TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kroblur lands in his opponent's guard.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger is trying to keep Kroblur in close.
Kroblur is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kroblur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Dillinger blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Kroblur moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kroblur duly obliges.
Kroblur darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Kroblur into the cage.
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Jab from Kroblur.
Dillinger throws a body kick that misses.
Kroblur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kroblur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dillinger takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.#T4#
Dillinger throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dillinger with a body shot.
Kroblur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur jabs Dillinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kroblur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Kroblur digs a good body shot into Dillinger's ribs.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
Kroblur connects with a body shot.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Kroblur moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kroblur's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kroblur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

Matt Kroblur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Kroblur tries to bum rush Hero with a series of wild strikes but Hero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hero throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Kroblur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Kroblur clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Kroblur's head but Kroblur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero lunges at Kroblur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kroblur's hand.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur lands a high kick!
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hero blocks a jab.
Rainbow Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kroblur gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Come on Hero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Kroblur breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Kroblur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Hero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero misses with the combination.
Hero takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Hero swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur misses with a head kick. #T2#
Hero throws out a loose jab but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Hero is predictable there
and Kroblur counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero gets back to half guard.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur prevents Hero from improving his position.
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. Kroblur connects with a nice short shot to Hero's temple.
Hero gets back to full guard.
Kroblur stands up over Hero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Kroblur postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Kroblur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hero is looking for a triangle but Kroblur pushes his legs off easily.
Kroblur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Hero is pulling down on Kroblur's head to control his posture.
Kroblur works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Hero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kroblur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kroblur swats away the attempt to clinch by Hero.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kroblur.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hero finds it's way round the side to connect with Kroblur's head.
Hero throws a leg kick but Kroblur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Hero misses with a body kick.
A combination from Kroblur does no damage.
Hero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kroblur back to the cage. Hero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur keeps the fight on the outside.
Kroblur throws a counter combo.
Hero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero lands an overhand right.
Kroblur works over Hero's head and body with a nice combination.#T1##TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kroblur off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kroblur is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hero trying to control.
Hero controlling well, preventing Kroblur from escaping the position. #SUB#
Hero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kroblur tries to escape the position. #T2#
Kroblur's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hero's hands.
Kroblur wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Kroblur showing good submission defense here.
Hero gets his hands free as Kroblur looks to control.
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!#SUB#
Hero looking for the RNC.
Kroblur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kroblur tries to escape but Hero has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Hero is not going to allow Kroblur to sit and survive in this position.
Hero wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hero looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Kroblur defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kroblur is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Kroblur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kroblur tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kroblur has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero is trying to improve his position.
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 Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kroblur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kroblur checks the leg kick.
Kroblur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hero.
Kroblur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kroblur lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kroblur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kroblur won't allow Hero to sweep him here.
Kroblur is looking to pass into half guard but Hero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hero is in guard.#REVR#
Hero throws a big right hand that misses.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur looking to control. #T2#
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.
Hero wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Hero is pushing down on Kroblur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kroblur is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hero is pressing down on Kroblur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kroblur is holding on for now.
Kroblur is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Hero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hero.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Hero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kroblur takes one on the button.
Hero misses with an uppercut. Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur is looking for the big counter here.
Kroblur misses with a double jab. #T4#
Hero misses with a hook.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kroblur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hero.
No joy there for Kroblur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero thows a leg kick but Kroblur checks it
and Kroblur counters with a three punch combo that has Hero backing up. Hero nods at Kroblur to acknowledge the strikes.
Kroblur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero tries to clinch up.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero misses with a hook.
Kroblur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Hero scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hero.
Hero lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming.

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 Rainbow Hero.
I think Hero 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rainbow Hero!

A relieved looking Rainbow Hero 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: OFC 313: Shankoli vs Denis     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kroblur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kroblur scores with a push kick.
Dall avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Kroblur working the ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Dall on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Dall wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kroblur 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#
Kroblur working the body and head with strikes.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kroblur working the ground and pound.
Dall tries to bench press Kroblur off him but Kroblur keeps the position. #T3#
Kroblur working the ground and pound. #CUT2#
Wykyd Dall's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Kroblur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall is looking to regain half guard here but Kroblur keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kroblur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall, who protects the arm well.
Kroblur scoring with punches from side control.
Dall tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Kroblur throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kroblur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dall is avoiding damage well.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kroblur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kroblur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kroblur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.
A left and a right from Kroblur both land. Nice combination.
Kroblur misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Kroblur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Dall throws a sloppy head kick
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Wykyd Dall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Kroblur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Dall.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Kroblur.
Kroblur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kroblur throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Wykyd Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dall jabs Kroblur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kroblur throws a combination that misses
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Kroblur's head back.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Kroblur.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Kroblur moves away and avoids it.
Dall avoids the head kick by Kroblur.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kroblur at a distance.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur throws a combination that misses
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroblur.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall! #T4#
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kroblur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left lands for Kroblur.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Kroblur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur with a hook.
Kroblur avoids the body shot from Dall.
Kroblur tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Kroblur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
Jeez, Wykyd Dall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall tries for a takedown but Kroblur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Kroblur lands a jab to the head.
Kroblur throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kroblur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Kroblur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall cracks Kroblur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Dall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall is looking for a counter combo.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wykyd Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Kroblur fails with the takedown.
Dall misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
Kroblur throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Kroblur stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kroblur throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur throws a right hand that misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kroblur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kroblurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kroblur or perhaps it was just good defense by Dall, which made it look bad.
Wykyd Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kroblur.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Kroblur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur misses with a straight left.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall misses with a hook
and Kroblur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Kroblur!
Our winner, Matt Kroblur, 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: OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Centurion slips a jab and a cross from Kroblur.
Centurion lands a leg kick that knocks Kroblur off balance momentarily.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Centurion tries to land a leg kick but Kroblur saw it coming and moves away.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.#TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Centurion quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Centurion kicks Kroblur off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kroblur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur throws a head kick but Centurion moves out of range.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Centurion. Kroblur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Kroblur saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but Centurion is out of range.
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Centurion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.#T1#
Kroblur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Centurion swivels and escapes.
Kroblur jabs Centurion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Kroblur - just one landing.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Centurion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kroblur walks into a stiff left hand from Centurion.
Centurion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Centurion tried to score with a low kick but Kroblur checks it.
Kroblur flicks out a counter leg kick but Centurion steps away.
Centurion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kroblur's sensitive parts.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroblur misses with a low kick as Centurion jumps back.
A head kick misses from Kroblur.
Centurion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Centurion.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Kroblur's knee but Kroblur avoids it well.
Centurion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Centurion throws a low kick, looking for Kroblur's leg but Kroblur calmly moves out of range.
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Centurion throws a leg kick but Kroblur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kroblur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Centurion throws a body shot but no joy.
Centurion moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to score with a low kick but Centurion moves his leg out of the way.
Centurion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Centurion throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Centurion does it's job there.
Centurion tests Kroblur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Centurion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kroblurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kroblur cracks the inside of Centurion's front leg.
Jab from Centurion.
Centurion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Centurion tried to counter with a leg kick but Kroblur avoided it.
Centurion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kroblur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroblur.
Centurion misses with a straight left. #T3#
Centurion lands a body shot.
Kroblur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Centurion can pounce on him.
Centurion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Centurion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Centurion throws a hook to the side of Kroblur's head but Kroblur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Centurion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Centurion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.
Centurion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Centurion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Centurion lands a jab to the nose.
Kroblur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Kroblur missing with a left hand there. Centurion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kroblur scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Centurion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kroblur's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Centurion misses.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur fails to land the takedown.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Kroblur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Kroblur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlos Centurion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Centurion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Kroblur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
Kroblur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Centurion misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Centurion 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#
Kroblur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Centurion throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur walks into a left hand.
Kroblur goes for a double leg but Centurion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Centurion continues to drive forward.
Kroblur moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Centurion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kroblur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroblur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Centurion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kroblur counters with a three punch combo that has Centurion backing up. Centurion nods at Kroblur to acknowledge the strikes.
Centurion blocks a low kick nicely.
Kroblur moves out of range of the leg kick from Centurion.
Centurion lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kroblur will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Carlos Centurion is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Centurion. #T1#
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Kroblur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Centurion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Centurion throws a shot from downtown. Kroblur moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Centurion.
Centurion throws a jab when Kroblur was well out of range.
It seemed like Kroblur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kroblur or perhaps it was just good defense by Centurion, which made it look bad.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Centurion lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming.
Centurion slips under a jab.
Kroblur takes a kick to the side of the head.
Centurion slips a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a series of wild punches.
Kroblur throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kroblur!
Centurion pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Centurion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kroblur's sensitive parts.
Kroblur shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlos Centurion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Kroblur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Centurion scoring well with a low kick there.
Centurion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Centurion misses.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Centurion staying out of range there.
Centurion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Centurion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kroblur just manages to avoid it.
Centurion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Centurion clobbers Kroblur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kroblur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kroblur moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Centurion throws a jab when Kroblur was well out of range.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Kroblur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Centurion tries to land a leg kick but Kroblur saw it coming and moves away.
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Centurion is out of range.
Kroblur looks to land a left hand but Centurion moved out of range nicely.
Centurion misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kroblur counter with a right hand.
Centurion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centurion scores with a leg kick.
Centurion takes one on the button.
Centurion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kroblur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Kroblur catches Centurion right on the button with a cross.
Kroblur takes a swing at Centurion's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur moves out of range of the leg kick from Centurion.
A nice side step and Kroblur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kroblur lands a glancing blow to the side of Centurion's head.
Centurion connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur blocks a low kick nicely.
Centurion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Centurion scores with a nice head shot.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kroblur's calf.
A clash of legs there as Kroblur blocks the low kick.
Centurion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Kroblur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroblur slips a jab and a cross from Centurion.
Kroblur throws a leg kick which misses Centurion's front leg but catches the back leg as Centurion tries to avoid it.
Centurion misses with an uppercut. Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Centurion staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Kroblur does no damage.
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Centurion moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Centurion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kroblur counters with a left and a right that stings Centurion.
Centurion throws a push kick but Kroblur slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Centurion misses.
Kroblur with the counter takedown but Centurion avoids it easily.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Centurion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kroblur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kroblur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Centurion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Kroblur moved away.
Centurion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kroblur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Centurion scrambles back to his feet.
Centurion throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
Centurion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Centurion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Centurion saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Centurion.
Centurion tests Kroblur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Centurion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kroblur is out of range and Centurion settles back down.
Kroblur throws out a counter right but Centurion avoids it with no problem.
Kroblur slips a jab from Centurion.#T1#
Kroblur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Centurion misses.
Kroblur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Kroblur finds it's way through Centurion's defenses.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centurion.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kroblur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centurion thinking.
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kroblur lands a head shot.
Centurion checks a leg kick nicely.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Centurion.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Centurion clobbers Kroblur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Centurion as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion is looking to counter punch.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Kroblur throws an overhand right that lands on Centurion's shoulder, as Centurion tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Centurion's head.
Kroblur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Centurion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroblur.
Kroblur 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.
A head kick misses from Centurion.
Kroblur scores with a hook.
Kroblur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Centurion at a distance. #T3#
Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Kroblur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Centurion is looking to counter punch.
Kroblur steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Centurion. That one must have hurt.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Centurion slips a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Centurion.
Good standup being displayed there by Kroblur as he connects with a hook.
Centurion throws a leg kick
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Centurion throws out a loose jab but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Kroblur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kroblur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kroblur, right into the meat.
Kroblur defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Kroblur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kroblur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Centurion.#T4#
Kroblur takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Centurion's calf.
Kroblur checks a low kick from Centurion.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion checks a low kick from Kroblur.
Centurion 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.
Centurion moves out of range as Kroblur strikes.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Centurion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Centurion is predictable there
and Kroblur counters with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Centurion slips a jab from Kroblur.
Centurion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Centurion misses the jab.
Kroblur connects with a body shot that sends Centurion's belly button to the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!

Carlos Centurion was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Kroblur scores with a jab.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the body
and Houston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Kroblur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Houston's hands.
Kroblur swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Houston lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Houston with a nice cross.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Houston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kroblur is able to avoid easily.
Houston walks into a stiff left hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Kroblur lands with a kick to the temple. Houston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Kroblur cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Kroblur walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Houston.
Kroblur misses with a kick to the body.
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston slips under a jab.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Kroblur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Kroblur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Houston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kroblur.#T2#
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
A left lands for Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Houston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kroblur throws a chopping leg kick but Houston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Kroblur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kroblur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Houston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston taking a bit of punishment here - Kroblur scoring with strikes.
Houston is trying to control Kroblur's posture but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur working the ground and pound.
Kroblur in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Kroblur crashes against the mat. #T3#
Houston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kroblur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.
Houston thows a huge punch but Kroblur dodges it nicely.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houston is working away from the top position though.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Kroblur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Houston throwing shots but Kroblur is blocking nicely.
Houston wants to stand up but Kroblur has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Houston seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Kroblur tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston looks to land a strike but Kroblur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houston wants to get up but he can't break Kroblur's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Houston won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
Kroblur trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Houston wanted to stand there but Kroblur had control of the position. #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.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Houston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kroblur cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur misses with a hook.
Kroblur lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Houston lands.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur motions for Houston to come forward. Kroblur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kroblur momentarily.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur avoids the head kick by Houston.
Nice straight punches there by Kroblur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kroblur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kroblur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Houston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston is trying to control Kroblur's posture but Kroblur avoids it. #T1#
Kroblur landing strikes.
Kroblur throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Houston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kroblur's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Houston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kroblur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Houston won't allow Kroblur to pass to mount.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though.
Houston taking some punishment here, with Kroblur in his half guard.
Houston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to pass the guard but Houston is defending well.
Houston keeping control of the position.
Houston is looking to control Kroblur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houston avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Houston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur throwing shots but Houston is blocking nicely.
Houston tries to roll over but Kroblur keeps him under control.
Kroblur drops an elbow to the side of Houston's head.
Houston tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur working Houston over with strikes. #T3#
Kroblur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though.
Kroblur is trying to control. Houston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Houston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kroblur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Houston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Houston dodges it nicely.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houston's head.
Kroblur lands strikes from half guard.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houston's head.
Houston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kroblur throws a strike but Houston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kroblur is working Houston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houston's head.
Houston trying to keep a closed guard but Kroblur is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Kroblur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Houston controlling Kroblur's posture.
Kroblur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
Houston controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
Houston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Houston trying to control the position.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kroblur avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kroblur throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Houston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kroblur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Houston blocks nicely.
Kroblur postures up in Houston's guard and throws a big left but Houston blocks it. #T1##ES#
Houston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Kroblur seems unphased.
Houston blocks a head kick by Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
Houston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur with a jab.
Houston connects with a looping right hand.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kroblur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Houston is trying to defend but Kroblur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston trying to control here.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Kroblur connects with a nice short shot to Houston's temple.
Kroblur throws a strike but Houston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kroblur throws a strike but Houston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroblur is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroblur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kroblur is working Houston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Houston managing to control the position. #T3#
Kroblur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houston's head.
Kroblur landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Houston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston is pulling down on Kroblur's head to control his posture.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Houston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Houston is controlling well.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Houston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kroblur has his hands clasped together around Houston's back. He's all about the action.
Houston is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Kroblur is controlling Houston's trapped leg to prevent Houston from advancing to side control.
Houston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Kroblur.
Well Kroblur 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

A victorious Matt Kroblur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Ascension 0401     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Kroblur avoids the body shot from Aarnio.
Aarnio has a takedown stuffed.
Aarnio misses with a left hand
and Kroblur counters with a nice uppercut.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
Aarnio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kroblur counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur scores with a hook.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur cracks Aarnio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aarnio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Aarnio counters with a quick kick to the body but Kroblur blocks it.
Aarnio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Kroblur gets caught flat footed, as Aarnio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kroblur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aarnio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aarnio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Aarnio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aarnio is one step ahead there.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kroblur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aarnio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aarnio from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroblur is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Aarnio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aarnio looking to control.
Kroblur lands a couple of digs.
Kroblur lands a couple of elbows.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Aarnio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroblur postures up. #T3#
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarnio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aarnio, not yet.
Aarnio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aarnio won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
Aarnio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aarnio lands a couple of elbows.
Aarnio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aarnio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet. #T4#
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Aarnio distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aarnio working some strikes from top position.
Aarnio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kroblur's head.
Aarnio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kroblur's head.
Aarnio scoring with some ground and pound.
Kroblur lands a decent shot there.
Aarnio is pushing down on Kroblur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kroblur is fighting to maintain full guard but Aarnio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Aarnio is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kroblur lands a nice shot that snaps Aarnio's head back.
Kroblur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aarnio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aarnio throws a body shot but no joy.
Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands the left hand.
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
Aarnio is looking to counter punch.
Kroblur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aarnio.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Aarnio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aarnio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kroblur can pounce on him.
Aarnio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio scores with a hook.
Kroblur scores with a sloppy right hand. Aarnio should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kroblur misses with a hook. Aarnio ducked under it nicely.
Kroblur misses the jab.
Aarnio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kroblur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kroblur stuffs the takedown attempt from Aarnio. Aarnio gets slowly back to his feet.
Aarnio looks for the body kick but Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aarnio defends it well.
Aarnio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Aarnio.
Kroblur blocks the body kick.
Kroblur stuns Aarnio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Aarnio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
Kroblur blocks a jab.#T2#
Kroblur walks into a straight right hand from Aarnio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kroblur catches Aarnio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Aarnio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur looks to land a left hand but Aarnio moved out of range nicely.
Aarnio slips a jab and a cross from Kroblur.
Kroblur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroblur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aarnio shoots for a double leg takedown but Kroblur sprawls well. He's pushed Aarnio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroblur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aarnio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur swings for the body but Aarnio moves out of range.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Kroblur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kroblur slips a jab from Aarnio.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Aarnio.
Kroblur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aarnio cracks Kroblur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kroblur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kroblur scores with punches from side control.
Kroblur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aarnio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kroblur misses with the ground and pound.
Aarnio regains half guard.
Aarnio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kroblur looking to pass the guard.
Aarnio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur works over Aarnio with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarnio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aarnio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVR#
Aarnio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Kroblur keeps trying to improve his position.
Kroblur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aarnio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kroblur defends it easily.
Kroblur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aarnio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur 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#
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Kroblur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Aarnio is just out of range.
Aarnio is looking for a counter combo.
Kroblur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aarnio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kroblur lands a jab.
Aarnio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kroblur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Kroblur scores with a takedown into Aarnio's guard.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but Aarnio has wrist control.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kroblur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur cracks Aarnio with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Aarnio working for a triangle but Kroblur defends it easily.
Aarnio trying to keep a closed guard but Kroblur is proving a slippery customer.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kroblur stopping the sweep attempt from Aarnio.
Kroblur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aarnio is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kroblur working a defensive guard but Aarnio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kroblur tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jari Aarnio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aarnio's head.
My spies in Raztafarai Training Camp inform me that Kroblur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aarnio manages to get to full guard.
Kroblur trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aarnio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Aarnio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aarnio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between Aarnio's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur preventing the sweep.
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aarnio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur. #T3#
Aarnio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aarnio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aarnio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kroblur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kroblur trying to keep a closed guard but Aarnio is proving a slippery customer.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aarnio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Kroblur looking to control.
Aarnio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroblur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aarnio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Aarnio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aarnio keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aarnio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kroblur defends it easily.
Kroblur connects with a couple of short punches.
Kroblur content to stall in guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

Matt Kroblur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Ascension 0315     
Date:   Mar 15, 2017
#R1#
Lockyer throws a front kick that sends Kroblur stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockyer misses the target.
Lockyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kroblur.
It looked like Kroblur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lockyer.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kroblur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Lockyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Lockyer.
Lockyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kroblur clobbers Lockyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Kroblur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kroblur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lockyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Kroblur lands.
Kroblur jabs Lockyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kroblur.
Lockyer 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.
Kroblur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lockyer pinned against the cage. Lockyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kroblurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lockyer misses with a body kick.
Kroblur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kroblur misses with a hook
and Lockyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lockyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lockyer walks into a jab.
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kroblur.
Lockyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Lockyer is looking to score with low kicks.
Kroblur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lockyer under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Lockyer.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Kroblur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kroblur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lockyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kroblur.
Lockyer tries to work over Kroblur's front leg with a kick but Kroblur checks it.
Lockyer slips a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur digs a good body shot into Lockyer's ribs.
Kroblur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lockyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Lockyer swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Kroblur blocks the leg kick.
Lockyer scores with a hook.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.#T3#
Lockyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Kroblur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lockyer's head backwards.
Lockyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Kroblur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lockyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kroblur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Lockyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Lockyer!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lockyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet. #T4#
Lockyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lockyer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kroblur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.
Lockyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kroblur wants to sweep here but Lockyer controlling him for the moment.
Lockyer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kroblur is trying to keep Lockyer in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kroblur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Kroblur 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#
Lockyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kroblur. That did some damage!
Kroblur misses with a shot to the body
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Lockyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lockyer but Lockyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Kroblur lands with a hook. Lockyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kroblur tries to clinch but Lockyer is having none of it.
Lockyer takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer lands a slapping body shot.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Matt Kroblur is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Lockyer swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Kroblur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Kroblur has his takedown stuffed
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Lockyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but Lockyer is out of range.
Lockyer looks to land a combination but Kroblur avoids it well.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
Lockyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroblur doesn't seem bothered though.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a leg kick.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kroblur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockyer.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur cracks Lockyer with an open hand slap.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lockyer.
Lockyer takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Kroblur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lockyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kroblur finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Lockyer kicks Kroblur off and gets to his feet.
Kroblur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lockyer.
Kroblur throws the left hand but Lockyer avoids the punch easily.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lockyer lands a jab.
Lockyer looks to land a body kick but Kroblur moved away.
Lockyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Kroblur misses with a right hand
and Lockyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kroblur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches up with Lockyer, looking for a takedown. Kroblur pushes Lockyer against the cage but Lockyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lockyer misses with a hook.
Kroblur shoots in but Lockyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kroblur.
A right-left combo lands from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lockyer checks a leg kick. #TD#
Kroblur scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kroblur's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Lockyer dodges it nicely.
Kroblur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kroblur throwing shots but Lockyer is blocking nicely.
Lockyer is trying to stand.
Kroblur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lockyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lockyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kroblur.
Lockyer wants to get back to his feet.
Lockyer is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur throwing shots but Lockyer is blocking nicely.
Kroblur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroblur trying to advance position but Lockyer counters by regaining guard.
Lockyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lockyer 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lockyer throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur staying out of range there.
Kroblur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lockyer misses with a leg kick.
Lockyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Lockyer misses with a right hand
letting Kroblur counter with a right hand.
Lockyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kroblur misses with a body kick.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur misses with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur connects with a body shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer regains half guard, as Kroblur was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Lockyer pushes Kroblur off looking to stand but Kroblur dives back in and keeps control.
Kroblur is trying to control. Lockyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kroblur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darren Lockyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur working Lockyer over with strikes.
Lockyer is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kroblur looks to land a strike but Lockyer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kroblur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lockyer looking to control.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Lockyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Lockyer!#REVB#
Kroblur is trying to control the position but Lockyer postures up. #SUB#
Kroblur working for a triangle but Lockyer defends it easily. #SUB#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but Lockyer pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Lockyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lockyer passes into half guard.
Lockyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lockyer is trying to control. Kroblur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions off his back.
Lockyer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Lockyer wants to stand up but Kroblur is controlling the position.
Lockyer working over Kroblur with some ground and pound. Kroblur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kroblur is refusing to be controlled, as Lockyer sits in half guard.
Lockyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kroblur tries to get to full guard but Lockyer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kroblur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lockyer pulls his head out easily.
Lockyer looks to land a strike but Kroblur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#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.
Kroblur has momentary wrist control but Lockyer slips an elbow through the middle.
Lockyer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kroblur is proving hard to escape from.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet. #SUB#
Kroblur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.
Lockyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Lockyer stands up and waves to Kroblur to follow him.
Lockyer takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lockyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Kroblur's head.
Lockyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lockyer duly obliges.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Lockyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lockyer!

A victorious Darren Lockyer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Ascension 0225     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Kroblur moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Kroblur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Kroblur throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kroblur throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroblur doesn't seem bothered though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire 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.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kroblur digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
McGuire pulls Kroblur into guard.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire trying to control the position. #T3#
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.
Kroblur postures up.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kroblur.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroblur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Kroblur.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Kroblur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kroblur throws a one two combo.
Kroblur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Kroblur jabs at McGuire's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Kroblur's body. Kroblur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Kroblur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kroblur or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroblur, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kroblur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kroblur after a bit of a struggle.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Kroblur avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Kroblur tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charles McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Kroblur's ribcage. Kroblur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kroblur stalling against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to stall but Kroblur improves his position.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Kroblur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kroblur gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
Matt Kroblur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McGuire.#TD#
Kroblur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kroblur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Kroblur wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire passes to full mount!
Kroblur is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
McGuire controlling his opponent.
Kroblur is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGuire prevents Kroblur from getting the reversal.
Kroblur wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroblur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire trying to control the action but Kroblur just sinks the hooks in.
Kroblur scores with punches to the body.
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 Matt Kroblur 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#
Kroblur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Kroblur defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kroblur throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Kroblur had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but Kroblur moves out of range easily.
Kroblur lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kroblur moves away
and Kroblur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Kroblur misses
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur takes one to the chin there.
Kroblur connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a head kick but Kroblur moves out of range.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves out of range as Kroblur strikes.#T1#
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Kroblur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Kroblur moved away.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kroblur.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Kroblur scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
McGuire misses with a straight right. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kroblur controls the action.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
A short body shot lands from Kroblur as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Kroblur works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kroblur scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McGuire wants the takedown. Kroblur is fighting it off but McGuire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kroblur's guard against the cage.
Kroblur working a defensive guard here.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kroblur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely. #T4#
Kroblur is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kroblur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kroblur lands a decent punch to the body there.#SUB#
Kroblur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles McGuire!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles McGuire made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Ascension 0128     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
No luck for Kroblur with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Kroblur 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.#TD2#
Sturd Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kroblur was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturd Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kroblur looking to control.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturd Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kroblur tries to roll over but Sturd Jr keeps him under control.
Sturd Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kroblur!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur is trying to escape the mount.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sturd Jr with shots to the head and body - Kroblur looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kroblur is working to get back to half guard.
Kroblur tries to lock up and control but Sturd Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kroblur is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sturd Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kroblur looks a forlorn figure.
Sturd Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kroblur is looking to get to half guard.
Sturd Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr tries to control but Kroblur wriggling away.
Sturd Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kroblur tries to hold on but Sturd Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Kroblur regains half guard.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sturd Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of good shots and Kroblur has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kroblur takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Kroblur buck him off.
Sturd Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position as Kroblur tries to break free.
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!
Kroblur breaks Sturd Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kroblur. Kroblur obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
Kroblur shoots in for a double leg but Sturd Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kroblur scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kroblur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sturd Jr is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Kroblur is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturd Jr in particular looking to stall.
Sturd Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kroblur looking to control but Sturd Jr passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur has hold of Sturd Jr's hands but Sturd Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sturd Jr working Kroblur over with strikes.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kroblur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kroblur working a defensive guard but Sturd Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Kroblur tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Kroblur struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur tries to improve position but can't.
Sturd Jr cracks Kroblur with a big elbow. #T4#
Kroblur is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Kroblur sneaks back into half guard.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr not doing much here.
Sturd Jr trying to control from half guard but Kroblur is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matt Kroblur is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Kroblur's guard.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sturd Jr passes into side control.
Kroblur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sturd Jr lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Sturd Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kroblur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kroblur is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kroblur is being controlled here.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kroblur is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kroblur avoid being mounted?
Sturd Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kroblur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Kroblur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving. #SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Sturd Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kroblur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Kroblur trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Sturd Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturd Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturd Jr trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kroblur misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Kroblur's ribs.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.#TD#
Sturd Jr tries to sprawl but Kroblur drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroblur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroblur's back!
Sturd Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sturd Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturd Jr controlling well, preventing Kroblur from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sturd Jr controlling the positon.
Sturd Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kroblur is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Kroblur as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sturd Jr!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sturd Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kroblur trying to control but not successfully.
Sturd Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Kroblur buck him off.
Sturd Jr is continuing to stall.
Kroblur prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sturd Jr controlling the positon.
Sturd Jr is controlling the position but Kroblur somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kroblur wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturd Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Sturd Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur is looking to get back to full guard here but Sturd Jr has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Kroblur is looking to reverse the position.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Kroblur parries the strikes from Sturd Jr easily there. Sturd Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kroblur to escape.
Kroblur tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Kroblur is not content to let Sturd Jr control the 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.
Sturd Jr scores with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Sturd Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Kroblur is looking to reverse the position.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sturd Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kroblur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kroblur shows good takedown defense.
Kroblur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Kroblur.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kroblur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Kroblur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sturd Jr off and has taken his back!
Sturd Jr wants to escape the position.
Kroblur biding his time, controlling Sturd Jr. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sturd Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kroblur gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sturd Jr can't escape the position.
Sturd Jr avoids the strikes from Kroblur.
I really don't envy Sturd Jr right now.
Sturd Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sturd Jr turns into Kroblur and is now in his guard.
Sturd Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kroblur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sturd Jr 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 Kroblur.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Sturd Jr cracks Kroblur with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Kroblur is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position but Kroblur is working away.
Kroblur tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Sturd Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr taking a breather here.
Sturd Jr working away.
Kroblur is being controlled here.
Kroblur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturd Jr's best efforts.
Sturd Jr is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur wants to clinch.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Kroblur blocks the low kick.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kroblur throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kroblur to the mat! Kroblur manages to get full guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!

Jason Sturd Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr 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: Ascension 1231     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Kroblur scores with a nice strike.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kroblur. Kroblur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stern moves out of range as Kroblur strikes.
Kroblur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stern's head.
Stern has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Stern blocks a jab.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroblur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kroblur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kroblur.
Stern throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Stern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stern wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Stern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Kroblur tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Kroblur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stern's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stern wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Stern trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kroblur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kroblur cracks Stern with a solid left hand.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving. #T2#
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Stern not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stern preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kroblur preventing the sweep.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
Stern is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur preventing the sweep.
Kroblur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern seems keen to control Kroblur's posture.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kroblur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stern's head.#T3#
Kroblur lands a couple of digs.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroblur landing some decent shots from guard.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern pulls Kroblur in close to his closed guard and prevents Kroblur from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stern's head.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stern connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur 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##T4#
Stern wants to improve his position but Kroblur is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kroblur working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stern blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kroblur.
Kroblur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stern trying to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes.
Stern tries to roll over but Kroblur keeps him under control.
Kroblur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kroblur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern trying to control but Kroblur postures up.
Stern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur 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#
Stern misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stern seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kroblur is looking to score with low kicks.
Kroblur cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.
Kroblur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with Kroblur's head.
A jab from Stern finds it's way through Kroblur's defenses.
Kroblur misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Stern misses the target.
Kroblur misses with a body shot
and Stern counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kroblur thinking.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Stern tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kroblur defends well and Stern ends up having to push Kroblur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Kroblur lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Kroblur. #T1#
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Kroblur lands an overhand right.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Kroblur throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
Kroblur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroblur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.
Kroblur working away.
Stern on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Stern manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kroblur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kroblur is trying to control. Stern wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kroblur lands strikes from half guard.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Stern avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Stern holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kroblur prevents Stern from improving his position.
Stern wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.
Kroblur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stern's head.
Kroblur is nestled in close to Stern, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stern defending well though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kroblur winds up and cracks Stern with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stern wants to get back to full guard.
Stern is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur prevents Stern from improving his position.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur 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. #T3#
Kroblur trying to control the action but Stern is working from the bottom.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kroblur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stern keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur 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.
Stern is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kroblur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stern with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Kroblur there.
Stern tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kroblur working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#
Stern is rocked!
Kroblur lands a big elbow - Stern is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kroblur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kroblur!
Matt Kroblur is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Kroblur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

 

Event: Ascension 1210     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Shaam misses with a body shot.
Kroblur throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shaam to counter with a crisp jab.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaam.#TD#
Kroblur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shaam tries to buck Kroblur off but Kroblur is having none of it.
Shaam is trying to escape the position but Kroblur is controlling the position.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Kroblur controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaam holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kroblur working away.
Shaam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kroblur is staying active.#T1#
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur taking a breather here.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaam is trying to get back to half guard.
Kroblur slows the pace down.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur wants to control but Shaam is keeping him busy.
Shaam struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaam is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kroblur controlling the position.
Shaam regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kroblur's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shaam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaam trying to hold on to Kroblur's head to control him but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur trying to control the pace.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kroblur content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kroblur wants to pass to mount but Shaam is defending the position.
Kroblur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kroblur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaam cracks a nice hook into Kroblur's ribs.
Kroblur lands a jab to the nose.
Kroblur digs a good hook to Shaam's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
That's time! Kroblur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shaam misses.
Kroblur shoots in for a double leg but Shaam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Shaam throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shaam.
Kroblur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Shaam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaam being controlled here momentarily.
Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaam trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kroblur controlling the position.
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaam with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaam stopping the sweep attempt from Kroblur.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaam pushes Kroblur away with a front kick.
Kroblur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kroblur connects with the punch.#TD#
Shaam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kroblur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kroblur passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur controlling the position.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam tries to buck Kroblur off but Kroblur is having none of it.
Shaam is letting Kroblur control him for a moment.
Shaam is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Shaam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Kroblur controlling the position from side mount.
Shaam struggling a bit here.
Shaam is looking to regain half guard here but Kroblur keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaam seems a little lost for a moment, as Kroblur dominates the positioning.
Shaam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kroblur.
Shaam is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaam can do to turn this around?#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.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Kroblur just content to control the position.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Kroblur in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur misses with a straight right.
Shaam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kroblur misses with a double jab
and Kroblur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaam connects with a body shot that sends Kroblur's belly button to the back.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Shaam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kroblur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Shaam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kroblur rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kroblur is able to avoid easily.
Kroblur with a poor takedown
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroblur lands a right hook to the body. #T1##TD#
Kroblur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaam on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaam's guard now, I'm sure.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Shaam keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaam trying to control the position.
Kroblur passes Shaam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaam is trying to get back to full guard.
Kroblur trying to control from half guard but Shaam is working away.
Kroblur is controlling the pace.
Shaam is looking to control Kroblur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaam avoid being mounted?#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kroblur misses.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Kroblur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kroblur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaam moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
It looked like Kroblur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kroblur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kroblur misses with a wild combination.
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Shaam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kroblur blocks the body kick.
Kroblur throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaam throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
Shaam is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Kroblur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaam tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur is pressing down on Shaam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaam is holding on for now.
Kroblur content to control rather than advance.
Kroblur seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaam for as long as he can get away with.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

After winning the bout, Matt Kroblur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Ascension 1102     
Date:   Nov 02, 2016
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Aires.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires throws out a leg kick but Kroblur moves out of range and Aires only half commits.
Aires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Aires looks for the body kick but Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Aires finds it's way through Kroblur's defenses.
Aires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur wants to land a leg kick but Aires is out of range. #T1#
Kroblur loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires misses with a looping right.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur connects with a solid leg kick.
Kroblur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aires connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur throws a wild body kick that Aires sees coming a mile off.
Aires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.#T2#
Kroblur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kroblur lands with a nice body punch.
Kroblur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Aires blocks a jab.
Aires works Kroblur's body with a nice hook.
Aires loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aires misses the target.
Aires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruno Aires is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kroblur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aires, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroblur prevents Aires from breaking the clinch.
Kroblur tries to stall but Aires uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kroblur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aires.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Aires breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Aires misses.
Kroblur lands a front kick.
Kroblur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kroblur looks to land a body kick but Aires moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kroblur.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Aires bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aires scores with a nice head shot.
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Kroblur scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aires cracks Kroblur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Aires.
Aires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aires's guard.
Aires looking to control.
Kroblur advances to half guard.
Aires has hold of Kroblur's hands but Kroblur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kroblur wants to take a breather but Aires is having none of it.
Aires gets full guard.
Kroblur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur looking to sit in guard and control but Aires gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Aires avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Kroblur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur wants to control the position but Aires says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kroblur felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aires throwing shots but Kroblur is blocking nicely.
Kroblur trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur gets back to full guard.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires working some strikes from top position.
Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Aires distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kroblur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aires's guard. #REVB#
Kroblur stands up over Aires, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Aires looking for a guillotine here but Kroblur defends easily.
Aires controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
Aires keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aires working for a triangle but Kroblur defends it easily. #T4#
Aires tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aires works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires trying to control the position.
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires looking for a sweep. Not yet Aires, not yet.
Kroblur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kroblur is thwarting Aires's attempts to control the position.
Aires tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Aires taking some punishment here, with Kroblur in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur working over Aires with some ground and pound. Aires looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aires wants to improve his position but Kroblur is controlling well. #SUB#
Aires looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Aires dodges it nicely.
Kroblur drops an elbow to the side of Aires's head.
Aires trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kroblur manages to pass to mount!
Aires doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Aires is looking to improve his position but Kroblur isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Aires takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aires working to try and regain half guard.
Aires is working hard here to advance position.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroblur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aires? #T3#
Kroblur prevents Aires from getting the reversal.
Kroblur avoids the attempt from Aires to control.
Kroblur is landing with some decent strikes but Aires is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kroblur with good strikes from the mount here!
Kroblur is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aires can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aires working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kroblur looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The referee warns Aires that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Kroblur prevents Aires from getting the reversal.
Aires tries to hold on but Kroblur pushes him away.
Aires can't escape the position.
Aires tries to hold on but Kroblur postures up.
Aires sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kroblur works his way into full mount!
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!
Aires sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur passes into side control, despite Aires's attempt to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kroblur 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Ascension 924     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1##CL#
Allen rushes Kroblur and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Kroblur controls the action.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen lands a body punch.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kroblur.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kroblur 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.
Kroblur stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kroblur fails to land.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kroblurs head.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
Allen pushes Kroblur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage. #T1#
Kroblur lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Allen pushes Kroblur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen working aggressively here.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroblur or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kroblur controls his hands.
Kroblur tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kroblur pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen digs a right hand into Kroblur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kroblur's gas tank.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kroblur controls his hands.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kroblur lands with a left to the head.
Kroblur pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen lands a left hand.
Kroblur tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Allen tries to work over Kroblur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kroblur controls his hands.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kroblur's elbow.
Kroblur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Allen blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kroblur scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Allen pushes Kroblur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroblur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Kroblur.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen prevents a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kroblur can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Kroblur tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kroblur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kroblur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kroblur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur with the counter takedown but Allen avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Bary Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroblur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen scores with a jab. Kroblur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kroblur.
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 Bary Allen 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#
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kroblur's hands.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Allen digs a good body shot into Kroblur's ribs.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Allen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kroblur counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kroblur won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Kroblur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing.
Allen wants to hit a switch here but Kroblur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Allen there!
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kroblur is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kroblur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Kroblur with a couple of short strikes.
Kroblur working the ground and pound effectively.
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
Kroblur pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kroblur fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Kroblur.
Kroblur with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kroblur.#T3#
Allen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kroblur.
Kroblur working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Poor strikes thrown by Kroblur there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur landing punches.
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Kroblur punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Allen is in a horrible position here. Kroblur smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kroblur punishing his opponent with strikes.
Allen tries to hold on but Kroblur postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kroblur cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Allen looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Kroblur looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen thuds a left hand into Kroblur's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kroblur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Allen!#REVR##T1#
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kroblur's head.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kroblur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Kroblur is trying to hold Allen in close to prevent damage but Allen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroblur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kroblur has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
Allen postures up.
Kroblur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kroblur stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
Kroblur trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Allen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kroblur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bary Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bary Allen!

Post fight, Bary Allen took to the microphone: 'Stupid auto flight, free win for opponent'.

 

Event: ITFL 10.2     
Date:   Sep 07, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Kroblur forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Bell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bell misses with a leg kick.
Kroblur throws a lazy uppercut
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Kroblur misses.
Bell half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kroblur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bell tries to work over Kroblur's front leg with a kick but Kroblur checks it.
Bell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kroblur throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Kroblur. Kroblur maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Kroblur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kroblur throws a punch but it's blocked by Bell.
Kroblur lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kroblur keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kroblur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kroblur.
Good body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a right hand.
Kroblur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Kroblur has the dominant position.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Kroblur has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kroblur.
Bell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kroblur has him pressed against the cage.
Kroblur keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kroblur misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Kroblur pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bell passes into side control.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to stand up but Kroblur is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur wants to get back to full guard.
Kroblur has his hands clasped together around Bell's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Kroblur gets full guard.
Bell is fighting to break Kroblur's control of his arms but Kroblur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kroblur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kroblur trying to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur throws a push kick but Bell slaps the foot to one side.
Bell throws a low kick, looking for Kroblur's leg but Kroblur calmly moves out of range.
Kroblur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kroblur tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.
Kroblur misses with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kroblur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Kroblur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kroblur keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Kroblur trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kroblur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Kroblur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
Kroblur has his hands on Bell's head, controlling the position.
Kroblur being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Kroblur.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bell moves out of range as Kroblur throws a body kick.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bell misses its target.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell lands with a good body shot.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Kroblur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bell.#T4#
Bell throws a leg kick that misses.
Kroblur connects with a body shot.
Kroblur tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Kroblur shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russell Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bell 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Kroblur throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bell is out of range.
Bell throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Bell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bell throws a head kick but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kroblur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell lands a right hook to the body.
Kroblur looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Kroblur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target. #T1#
Kroblur avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kroblur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.
Bell cracks Kroblur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kroblur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kroblur takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur throws a push kick but Bell slaps the foot to one side.
Bell connects with a nice looking jab.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Kroblur moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Kroblur.
Bell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kroblur misses with a looping right.
Bell is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroblur.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kroblur.
Bell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Russell Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kroblur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kroblur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bell.
Russell Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Bell throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kroblur clinches.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur jumps guard but Bell stands there with Kroblur around his waist. Kroblur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bell blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Bell blocking some punches.
Bell swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kroblur.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Kroblur gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kroblur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.#T4#
Kroblur throws a punch but it's blocked by Bell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kroblur is keeping busy.
Bell prevents a body shot from Kroblur.
Bell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur is trying to maintain a safe position but Bell gets an underhook and turns Kroblur into the cage.
Kroblur tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bell.
Bell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kroblur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

An out of breath Matt Kroblur thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ITFL 9.1     
Date:   Aug 24, 2016
#R1#
Kroblur moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Kroblur clinches with his opponent.
Kroblur tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Kroblur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
Kroblur lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kroblur scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Kroblur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rumlow lands a right hand.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike.
Kroblur lands a left hand.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kroblur prevents a body shot from Rumlow.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Kroblur scores with a shoulder strike.
Rumlow prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kroblur takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Kroblur gets control of Rumlow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kroblur will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rumlow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rumlow wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.
Rumlow 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. #T2#
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kroblur. That snapped Rumlow's head back.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumlow.
Kroblur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow lands a nice looking body shot.
Brock Rumlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Kroblur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Rumlow takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Kroblur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kroblur pulls guard successfully.
Kroblur wants to sweep here but Rumlow controlling him for the moment.
Rumlow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rumlow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kroblur wants to sweep here but Rumlow controlling him for the moment.
Rumlow trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rumlow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Rumlow does it's job there.
Kroblur scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Kroblur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rumlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kroblur is out of range.
Rumlow avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kroblur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Kroblur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Kroblur - just one landing.
Kroblur throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Kroblur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rumlow to the mat! Rumlow manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow'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#
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur throws a jab when Rumlow was well out of range.
Kroblur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rumlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumlow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rumlow thuds his right hand into Kroblur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rumlow scores with a jab.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur throws a leg kick but Rumlow moved away.
A slow jab from Rumlow misses its intended target.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kroblur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kroblur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumlow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
Kroblur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rumlow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rumlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kroblur's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur thows a body kick. Rumlow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kroblur with a hook.#T1#
Kroblur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kroblur.
Rumlow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kroblur at a distance.
Rumlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rumlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kroblur's calf.
Kroblur misses with a takedown attempt - Rumlow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kroblur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a jab.
Rumlow thows a body kick. Kroblur tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rumlow.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kroblur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow scores with a shot to the side of Kroblur's head.
Kroblur throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumlow is working Kroblur over against the cage.
Rumlow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kroblur.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kroblur is looking for a takedown.
Brock Rumlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur is breathing heavily.
Rumlow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kroblur is defending well for now.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock Rumlow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Rumlow.
Kroblur throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kroblur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur lands with a left to the head.
Rumlow blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Rumlow lands a body punch.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur. #TD2#
Kroblur turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Rumlow is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Kroblur are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Kroblur lands some shots froms side control.
Rumlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rumlow holds on to Kroblur's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rumlow is looking for a sweep.
Rumlow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kroblur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rumlow is avoiding damage well.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Rumlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rumlow wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
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 Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rumlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kroblur throws out a loose jab but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rumlow.
Kroblur throws a push kick but Rumlow slaps the foot to one side.
Kroblur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Rumlow.
Rumlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rumlow tries to avoid it but Kroblur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rumlow to the ground. Rumlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Kroblur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rumlow is trying to defend but Kroblur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rumlow is trying to maintain the position but Kroblur is very close to passing his half guard.
Kroblur 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. #T1#
Rumlow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rumlow wants to get back to full guard but Kroblur has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rumlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rumlow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rumlow wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kroblur wants to pass the guard but Rumlow is defending well.
Rumlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rumlow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rumlow holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rumlow tries to roll over but Kroblur keeps him under control.#T3#
Kroblur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rumlow defending well though.
Rumlow trying to control but Kroblur postures up.
Rumlow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroblur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroblur's back!
Rumlow tries to get the hooks in deep but Kroblur pushed the leg off.
Kroblur is in bad spot here. #T4#
Rumlow is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kroblur tries to break free.
What can Kroblur do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Brock Rumlow.
I think Rumlow 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!

After winning the bout, Brock Rumlow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ITFL 8.1     
Date:   Aug 10, 2016
#R1#
Kroblur misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamato counters with a good, hard body kick but Kroblur shrugs it off.
Yamato looks to land a body kick but Kroblur moved away.
Yamato tries to land a front kick but Kroblur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kroblur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamato checks a low kick from Kroblur.
Kroblur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamato has time to react.#CL#
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches.
Kroblur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamato backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kroblur as the two fighters clinch.
Yamato tries to throw a body punch but Kroblur avoids it by throwing Yamato back against the cage.
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Yamato 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.
Kroblur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur lands a nice uppercut.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kroblur scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Yamato avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yamato.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kroblur. #T1#
Kroblur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamato wants to break free but Kroblur has control. #TD#
Kroblur lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yamato is in trouble now - Kroblur has advanced to mount!
Yamato is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kroblur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yamato?
Kroblur unloads with some shots from mount but Yamato bucks and avoids them well.
Yamato tries to hold on but Kroblur pushes him away.
Kroblur landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
BOOM! Kroblur connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kroblur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamato is looking to escape.
Kroblur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yamato is desperately trying to improve his position but Kroblur has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kroblur cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kroblur wants to control the pace but Yamato is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kroblur there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Kroblur throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kroblur unloads with some shots from mount but Yamato bucks and avoids them well.
Kroblur throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yamato is trying to stand.
Kroblur wants to control the pace but Yamato is squirming around nicely.
Kroblur with good strikes from the mount here!
Kroblur raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Yamato is rocked!
Kroblur prevents Yamato from getting the reversal.#T4#
Kroblur connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yamato is still in real trouble! Can Kroblur finish him?
Yamato is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yamato seems to have recovered his senses.
Kroblur wants to control the pace but Yamato is squirming around nicely.
Yamato gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kroblur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kroblur.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur is keen to just control but Yamato is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kroblur rushes Yamato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kroblur can't find room to land a body shot as Yamato controls the action.
Yamato throws a head punch that misses.
Yamato working aggressively here.
Yamato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kroblur.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamato's elbow.
Kroblur pushes Yamato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamato lands a body shot.
Kroblur can't find room to land a body shot as Yamato controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Yamato throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur pushes Yamato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kroblurs head.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kroblur.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamato's elbow.
Kroblur lands a shot to the body.
Kroblur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Yamato avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
Yamato has a couple of punches blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kroblur - that landed with a thud.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamato gets underhooks to prevent Kroblur's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Kroblur.
Yamato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Yamato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Kroblur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamatos head.
Kroblur blocking some punches. #TD#
Kroblur drags the fight down to the ground.
Yamato is looking to stand up but Kroblur won't let him.
Yamato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Kroblur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yamato wants to get up but he can't break Kroblur's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamato wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Kroblur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamato.
Kroblur thows a body kick. Yamato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kroblur is looking to clinch. #T4#
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but Yamato is out of range.
Yamato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kroblur.
Kroblur is looking to counter punch.
Kroblur throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamato.
Yamato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Good work by Kroblur as he checks the leg kick.
Yamato misses with a looping right.
Yamato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kroblur.
It looked like Kroblur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Kroblur blocks the leg kick.
Kroblur shoots in but Yamato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kroblur moves in looking to clinch but Yamato pushes him off.
Yamato throws out a leg kick but Kroblur moves out of range and Yamato only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that second round.
That's time! Kroblur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur throws the kick towards the body but Yamato avoids it.
A low kick from Yamato is predictable there #TD#
and Kroblur decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yamato's guard.
Yamato wants to stand up but Kroblur is controlling him.
Yamato has control of Kroblur's left arm, preventing Kroblur from doing any damage.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamato has wrist control.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Kroblur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kroblur 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. #T1#
Kroblur is pushing down on Yamato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamato is fighting to maintain full guard but Kroblur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yamato pushes Kroblur off but Kroblur dives into side control.
Kroblur takes a little break here. Yamato wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kroblur scores with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Akihiko Yamato has been cut.
Yamato is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Kroblur are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Kroblur trying to control the action but Yamato is working from the bottom.
Kroblur lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kroblur scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamato to see if he's OK.
Kroblur cracks Yamato with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kroblur immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Yamato is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kroblur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kroblur!
A relieved looking Matt Kroblur 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: ITFL 7.1     
Date:   Jul 27, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciprianni. Kroblur does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Ciprianni tries to keep at a distance but Kroblur has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Kroblur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprianni or not.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Kroblur effectively controlling the action here.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Kroblur gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kroblur.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur taking a breather.
Kroblur is stalling here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni 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.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Kroblur lands a body shot. #BC2#
Ciprianni manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni scores with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
Kroblur tries a low kick but Ciprianni avoids it.
We've been told by Kroblur's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ciprianni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.#CL#
Kroblur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciprianni, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kroblur.
Ciprianni has had enough of the clinch but Kroblur keeps him there for the moment.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Ciprianni lands a right hand.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur lands a body shot.
Ciprianni looks winded!
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kroblur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprianni.
Kroblur lands a shot to the body.
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kroblur.
A left hand lands to the body for Kroblur.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kroblur has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Kroblur tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur is working Ciprianni over against the cage.
Ciprianni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kroblur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Nice body punch from Kroblur.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni breaks the clinch.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni. #CL#
Kroblur has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kroblur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the 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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick.
Ciprianni misses with a hook to the body
and Kroblur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kroblur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ciprianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kroblur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kroblur has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kroblur here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kroblur tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Kroblur lands a right hand.
Ciprianni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kroblur.
Ciprianni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kroblur walks away with a smile on his face. Ciprianni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ciprianni is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur lands with a right hand. #T1#
Ciprianni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Kroblur moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Kroblur clinches up against the cage.
Kroblur digs a right hand into Ciprianni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciprianni's gas tank.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.
Kroblur cracks Ciprianni with a nice body shot.
Kroblur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kroblur lands a left hand.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Kroblur scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur lands a body punch. #T2#
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kroblur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprianni.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Ciprianni taking a breather.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroblur lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kroblur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Kroblur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni. #TD2#
Ciprianni manages to pull guard.
Kroblur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now.
Kroblur trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Kroblur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroblur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kroblur looking to sit in guard and control but Ciprianni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Kroblur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Kroblur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Ciprianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kroblur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kroblur throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ciprianni. No joy for Kroblur on that attempt.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot.
Ciprianni tests Kroblur's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Kroblur blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Kroblur takes the fight into the clinch.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
Kroblur presses Ciprianni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ciprianni.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cipriannis head.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kroblur smiles and moves away.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciprianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ciprianni misses.
Kroblur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ciprianni lands with a nice body punch.
Kroblur tries to clinch there but Ciprianni circles away.
It seemed like Ciprianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni walks into a straight right hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to clinch up but Ciprianni circles away and keeps his distance.
Kroblur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciprianni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kroblur!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
Kroblur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciprianni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kroblur lands with a hook. Ciprianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kroblur throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni 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.#T3##CL#
Kroblur has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur keeps control of Ciprianni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Ciprianni looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Kroblur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
A short right from Ciprianni.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciprianni working aggressively here. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur stalls.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kroblur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kroblur - that landed with a thud.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Ciprianni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!

Matt Kroblur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ITFL 6.1     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
De Ronceveux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Ronceveux takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Ronceveux scores with a sloppy right hand. Kroblur should have avoided that one.
De Ronceveux throws a shot from downtown. Kroblur moves away and avoids it.
Kroblur scores with a push kick.
Kroblur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Ronceveux .
Good leg kick by De Ronceveux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Ronceveux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Ronceveux misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by De Ronceveux .
Kroblur tries to move into range but De Ronceveux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
De Ronceveux rushes Kroblur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur working aggressively here. #T1#
Kroblur prevents a body shot from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Ronceveux prevents the takedown attempt.
De Ronceveux misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Kroblur drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kroblur holds on and takes a little breather.
De Ronceveux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Ronceveux preventing the sweep.
De Ronceveux trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
De Ronceveux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Kroblur is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Kroblur 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
De Ronceveux looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
De Ronceveux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kroblur can pounce on him.
We've been told by De Ronceveux 's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kroblur scores with a leg kick.
De Ronceveux throws a jab when Kroblur was well out of range.
A left lands for De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux thuds his right hand into Kroblur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Ronceveux fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Kroblur scores with a takedown into De Ronceveux 's guard.#ES#
De Ronceveux has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kroblur is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Ronceveux misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Ronceveux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kroblur wants to take the fight to the mat but De Ronceveux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roland De Ronceveux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but De Ronceveux avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage. #TD2#
Kroblur gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Ronceveux pushes Kroblur off but Kroblur dives into side control.
Kroblur working away.
De Ronceveux is looking to regain half guard here but Kroblur keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ronceveux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Ronceveux is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland De Ronceveux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Ronceveux misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur loads up on a big right hand but De Ronceveux slips the punch.
De Ronceveux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Ronceveux looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
De Ronceveux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roland De Ronceveux is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch but De Ronceveux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Ronceveux .
Kroblur flicks out a counter leg kick but De Ronceveux steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Ronceveux .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Ronceveux misses with a head kick.
De Ronceveux lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Kroblur
and De Ronceveux counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
De Ronceveux throws a sloppy head kick
and Kroblur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kroblur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kroblur blocks a low kick nicely.
De Ronceveux looks for the body kick but Kroblur saw that one coming.
De Ronceveux scores with a punch to the head.
De Ronceveux throws a body shot but no joy.
Kroblur staying out of range there.
Kroblur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from De Ronceveux as Kroblur shoots in.
De Ronceveux throws a quick counter head kick but Kroblur was just out of range.
De Ronceveux tries to bum rush Kroblur with a series of wild strikes but Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from De Ronceveux both land. Nice combination. #T2#
De Ronceveux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Kroblur rushes De Ronceveux and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
De Ronceveux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roland De Ronceveux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux moves in looking to clinch but Kroblur pushes him off.
Kroblur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Ronceveux throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
Kroblur throws a leg kick which misses De Ronceveux 's front leg but catches the back leg as De Ronceveux tries to avoid it.
De Ronceveux avoids the head kick by Kroblur.
Kroblur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Ronceveux throws out a loose jab but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
De Ronceveux misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Kroblur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Ronceveux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kroblur finds it's way through De Ronceveux 's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Roland De Ronceveux has been cut.
Kroblur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Ronceveux avoids it really well and circles away.
Roland De Ronceveux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
Kroblur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kroblur throws a chopping leg kick but De Ronceveux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Ronceveux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kroblur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Kroblur lands a nice hook to De Ronceveux 's body. De Ronceveux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Kroblur.
De Ronceveux throws a leg kick but Kroblur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Ronceveux .
Kroblur checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Ronceveux throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Ronceveux throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Kroblur misses the target.
De Ronceveux is looking to counter punch.
De Ronceveux walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kroblur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As De Ronceveux backs off Kroblur throws a huge counter combo but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland De Ronceveux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kroblur throws a low kick, looking for De Ronceveux 's leg but De Ronceveux calmly moves out of range.
De Ronceveux misses the shot to the body.
De Ronceveux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Ronceveux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Ronceveux lands with an overhand left.
Kroblur moves in looking to clinch but De Ronceveux pushes him off.
De Ronceveux throwing a counter right hand but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Ronceveux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Ronceveux connects with a nice looking jab.
De Ronceveux takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from De Ronceveux .
Kroblur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Ronceveux misses the jab.
De Ronceveux throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Ronceveux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like De Ronceveux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Ronceveux connects with a solid leg kick.
De Ronceveux throws an off balance right hand
and Kroblur counters with a solid body kick.
Roland De Ronceveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Ronceveux throws a right hand that misses
and Kroblur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Ronceveux throws a lazy head kick
and Kroblur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kroblur avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
De Ronceveux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kroblur misses with a body kick.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Ronceveux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kroblur looks to land a left hand but De Ronceveux moved out of range nicely.
Kroblur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kroblur motions for De Ronceveux to come forward. Kroblur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
And Kroblur responds with a good body kick, but De Ronceveux manages to step out the way in time.
De Ronceveux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kroblur.
A big right from De Ronceveux misses. #T3#
Kroblur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Ronceveux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kroblur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Ronceveux can pounce on him.
De Ronceveux throws a body shot but no joy.
Kroblur walks into a stiff left hand from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Ronceveux circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Ronceveux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Kroblur throws the kick towards the body but De Ronceveux avoids it.
De Ronceveux appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
De Ronceveux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Ronceveux scores with a push kick.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Ronceveux but De Ronceveux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kroblur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Ronceveux , right into the meat.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Ronceveux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kroblur on the side of the head.
De Ronceveux lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland De Ronceveux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Ronceveux 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland De Ronceveux !

Roland De Ronceveux spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: ITFL 5.2     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown but Aires shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aires takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Aires throws a front kick that sends Kroblur stumbling back into the cage.
Kroblur throws a chopping leg kick but Aires manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aires quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Kroblur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aires looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires trying to control the position.
Aires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kroblur is fighting to break Aires's control of his arms but Aires is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Aires controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aires throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Kroblur has Aires up against the cage in a clinch.
Aires presses Kroblur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aires scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aires is pressed up against the cage. Kroblur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aires down to the mat. Aires avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Aires. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aires.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kroblur connects with a leg kick. Aires looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aires is out of range.
Aires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires throws a poor cross that misses
and Kroblur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Aires is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kroblur's half guard.
Aires trying to control from half guard but Kroblur is working away.
We've been hearing that Aires has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Aires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aires is working away from the top position though.
Aires wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Aires slips a nice elbow through Kroblur's hands, connecting with Kroblur's forehead.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aires trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Aires is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kroblur manages to get to full guard.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kroblur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aires defends well.
Aires content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires 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#
Kroblur misses with a body kick.#TD#
Aires shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aires throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur is pressing down on Aires's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aires looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kroblur is trying to control the position but Aires postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aires lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aires wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
Kroblur is trying to keep Aires in close. #SUB2#
Kroblur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Kroblur's brow.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aires lands a couple of digs.
Kroblur is pulling down on Aires's head to control his posture.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Aires postures up.
Aires throws an elbow that misses. Kroblur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aires's guard. Nice move by Kroblur!#REVB#
Aires has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kroblur has passed into side control.
Aires is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aires makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aires.
Aires is trying to control the position but Kroblur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aires connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aires works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kroblur.
Aires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kroblur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aires counters with a good low kick that Kroblur was not able to check.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kroblur! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires scores with a sloppy right hand. Kroblur should have avoided that one.
Aires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Kroblur instigates a clinch.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Aires lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC#
Aires escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aires lands an overhand right.
Kroblur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aires lunges at Kroblur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kroblur's hand.
Kroblur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.
A cross from Aires lands.
Kroblur throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Kroblur only half commits.
Aires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Aires misses.
Kroblur dives in for a single leg takedown but Aires sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Aires throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kroblur was covering up waiting for the punch and Aires finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Kroblur blocks nicely.
Aires wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aires trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but instead Aires has moved into half guard.
Kroblur manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kroblur throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aires escapes and throws Kroblur's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aires has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aires lands a nice shot to the head.
Kroblur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aires takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aires putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Kroblur taking shots to the head.
Aires working the ground and pound effectively.
Aires avoids the attempt from Kroblur to control.
Kroblur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aires tries to control but Kroblur wriggling away.
Kroblur taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aires 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!

Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ITFL 4.1     
Date:   Jun 15, 2016
#R1#
Kha scores with a jab to the body.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Kha.
Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
And Kroblur counters with a quick kick to the body but Kha blocks it.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kha but Kha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kha lands with a kick to the temple. Kroblur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kha stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroblur. Kroblur gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Kroblur.
Kroblur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kha.
Kroblur checks a low kick from Kha.
Kha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kroblur ducks right into an uppercut from Kha.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kroblur tries to land a body kick
and Kha counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kha.
Kroblur tried to score with a low kick but Kha checks it.
A clash of legs there as Kroblur blocks the low kick.
Jab from Kroblur.
Kha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kroblur.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroblur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kroblur scrambles back to his feet.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kha blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Kha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kroblur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily.
Kha flicks out a counter leg kick but Kroblur steps away.
Kroblur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kha lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kha checks a leg kick.
Kha ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kha defends well and Kroblur ends up having to push Kha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kha throws an off balance right hand
and Kroblur counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kha.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kha throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur throwing a counter right hand but Kha manages to avoid it.
Kroblur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Kroblur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kha is trying to defend but Kroblur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kroblur is trying to work for a kimura but Kha is defending well.
Kha controlling the position well. #T4#
Kha is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Kha dodges it nicely.
Kroblur lands with a punch from half guard.
Kha is holding on to half guard well.
Kha trying to hold on to Kroblur's head to control him but Kroblur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kroblur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai Kha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kha lands a jab to Kroblur's midsection.
Kha lands with a straight right. Kroblur didn't see that one coming.
Kha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kai Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Kroblur in the body.
Kha throws a solid leg kick but Kroblur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kha cracks Kroblur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kha 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kha throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kha.
Kroblur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kha tries to bum rush Kroblur with a series of wild strikes but Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kha 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.
Kroblur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kha checks it well.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Kroblur cracks Kha with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kroblur misses with a leg kick
and Kha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kha misses with a hook
and Kroblur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kroblur on the side of the head.
Kha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Kha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kha takes one on the button.
Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroblur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kha pinned against the cage. Kha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kha is looking to slow Kroblur down with leg kicks.
It looks like Kroblur has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kha lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Kroblur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kha tries to land a front kick but Kroblur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kroblur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kha lands with a nice body kick.
Kha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kroblur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kroblur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kha on the side of the head.
Kroblur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kha swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Kha walks into a stiff left hand from Kroblur.
Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kroblur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kroblur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kroblur wants to land a leg kick but Kha is out of range.
Kha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Kroblur in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kha.
Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Kroblur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kroblur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kroblur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kroblur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kroblur walks into a straight right hand from Kha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Kha is predictable there #TD#
and Kroblur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kha wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kroblur won't allow Kha to sweep him here.
Kroblur looking to pass the guard.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Kha keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Kha keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kroblur checks it well.
Kha throws a body kick that misses.
Kroblur tries to counter with a takedown but Kha is quick to defend against it.
Kha takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Kroblur tries a head kick but it misses.
Kha throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kroblur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kroblur is looking to score with low kicks.
Kroblur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha digs a good hook to Kroblur's body. #T2##TD#
Kroblur gets the takedown into side control.
Kha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kroblur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kroblur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kroblur throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Kroblur cracks Kha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kroblur landing a few strikes.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Kha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kroblur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kroblur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Kha is working from the bottom.
Kha struggling a bit here.#T4#
Kroblur is trying to ground and pound but Kha uses the momentary lack of control by Kroblur to regain half guard.
Kroblur is controlling the pace.
Kha is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kha 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha!

Our winner, Kai Kha, 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: ITFL 3.1     
Date:   Jun 01, 2016
#R1##TD#
Kroblur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kroblur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Kroblur postures up.
Steel Penn trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVR#
Kroblur 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#
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn trying to control here. #T2#
Steel Penn is looking to get back to full guard here but Kroblur has managed to pass to side control instead.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Kroblur working away.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroblur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroblur's back!
Kroblur turns into Steel Penn and is now in his guard. #T3#
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Kroblur in close.
Kroblur works over Steel Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Kroblur's head to control his posture.
Kroblur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kroblur defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kroblur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroblur looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Mr Steel Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kroblur throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kroblur's guard.
Kroblur managing to control the position.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kroblur parries the strikes from Steel Penn easily there. Steel Penn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kroblur to escape.
Kroblur tries to improve position but can't.
Kroblur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kroblur has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn but great work by Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kroblur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kroblur trying to control here. #T3#
Kroblur keeping hold of Steel Penn's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kroblur sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #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.
Kroblur holds on for dear life.
Steel Penn tries to control but Kroblur wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Kroblur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kroblur tries to hold on but Steel Penn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Steel Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel Penn.
Kroblur thumps Steel Penn with a low kick.
Steel Penn defending well as Kroblur loads up on a big left hand.
Kroblur throws a low kick, looking for Steel Penn's leg but Steel Penn calmly moves out of range.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Kroblur moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kroblur circles away.
Kroblur looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Steel Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mr Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel Penn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination. Kroblur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the leg kick from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel Penn misses the target.
Kroblur cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Kroblur defending well as Steel Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kroblur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mr Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn fails to land the takedown.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steel Penn defends it well.#T2#
Kroblur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A right-left combo lands from Steel Penn.
Mr Steel Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kroblur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kroblur. Kroblur obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kroblur!
Steel Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Steel Penn clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Kroblur tightens his grip and picks Steel Penn up, before dumping him to the ground. Steel Penn manages to land in guard. #T3#
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mr Steel Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur being controlled here momentarily.
Mr Steel Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kroblur. That one must have hurt.
Kroblur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
Kroblur misses with the body kick#TD#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steel Penn postures up.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Kroblur has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Kroblur tries to improve position but can't.

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 Mr Steel Penn.
Well Steel Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mr Steel Penn!

Mr Steel Penn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: ITFL 2.1     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Kroblur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kroblur moves out of range as McGuiness strikes.
Kroblur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liam McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuiness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.
Kroblur connects with a body shot that sends McGuiness's belly button to the back.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from McGuiness.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
McGuiness moves out of range as Kroblur throws a body kick.
Kroblur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuiness throws a right and a left that Kroblur avoids nicely.
McGuiness lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from McGuiness misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kroblur 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.
Kroblur tried to score with a low kick but McGuiness checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroblur connects with a leg kick. McGuiness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from McGuiness misses.
Kroblur feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by McGuiness's head coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuiness feints a jab promting Kroblur to slip. McGuiness then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kroblur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
McGuiness misses with a hook.
McGuiness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuiness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kroblur throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuiness.
McGuiness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a straight right. McGuiness didn't see that one coming.
Kroblur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Kroblur fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuiness to the ground. Kroblur is now in McGuiness's guard.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuiness's head.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuiness keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur postures up in McGuiness's guard and throws a big left but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
McGuiness working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
McGuiness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuiness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuiness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuiness controls Kroblur momentarily but Kroblur frees himself.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuiness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuiness has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuiness keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuiness walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a head kick!
Kroblur lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuiness will feel that in the morning.
Kroblur tries to clinch up.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.#T4#
Kroblur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuiness misses with a straight left.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kroblur throws a leg kick but McGuiness sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liam McGuiness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
McGuiness slips a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur is looking to land body kicks.
McGuiness throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuiness jabs at Kroblur's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur throws a looping overhand right but McGuiness ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like McGuiness wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuiness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGuiness defends it well.
McGuiness throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kroblur coming out on top.
McGuiness's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuiness duly obliges.
Kroblur tries a low kick but McGuiness avoids it.
McGuiness looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuiness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGuiness defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam McGuiness will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kroblur lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuiness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuiness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuiness throws out the jab.
Kroblur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuiness.
McGuiness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kroblur.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kroblur.
McGuiness throws a right and a left that Kroblur avoids nicely.
McGuiness throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
And Kroblur tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuiness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as McGuiness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kroblur doesn't seem phased though.
McGuiness misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
Kroblur with the counter takedown but McGuiness avoids it easily.
McGuiness looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
McGuiness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuiness throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
McGuiness with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuiness misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuiness crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kroblur - the referee stops the clock and McGuiness gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kroblur. McGuiness manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
McGuiness throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuiness just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kroblur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuiness misses the jab.
Kroblur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuiness swivels and escapes.
Kroblur lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuiness avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kroblur lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuiness's sensitive parts.
Kroblur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuiness looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
And Kroblur tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuiness pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice shot lands for McGuiness.
Kroblur shoots in and drives through. McGuiness sprawls well.#TD2#
Kroblur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGuiness on his heels. He'll look to pass McGuiness's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuiness has wrist control.
Kroblur advances position into side control!#T2#
McGuiness dodges the ground and pound from Kroblur.
Kroblur scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuiness is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kroblur looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuiness is avoiding damage well.
Kroblur is trying to ground and pound but McGuiness uses the momentary lack of control by Kroblur to regain half guard.
McGuiness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kroblur.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
Kroblur throwing shots but McGuiness is blocking nicely.
McGuiness knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kroblur on the ground.#T3#
McGuiness keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur is keen to just control but McGuiness is a slippery customer.
Kroblur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuiness defending well though.
Kroblur trying to control the action but McGuiness is working from the bottom.
Kroblur content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kroblur trying to control from half guard but McGuiness is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kroblur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur throws a strike but McGuiness avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kroblur landing some decent shots from guard.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. McGuiness uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by McGuiness!#REVR##SUB2#
Kroblur is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McGuiness has his hands clasped together but Kroblur extends and breaks McGuiness's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kroblur.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Kroblur!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Kroblur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: ITFL 1.1     
Date:   May 04, 2016
#R1#
Carr throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.
Kroblur avoids the body shot from Carr.
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carr throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur tries for a takedown but Carr circles away easily
and Carr counters with a straight right hand.
Kroblur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carr defends well and Kroblur ends up having to push Carr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr connects with a right hand. Kroblur shakes it off.
We've been informed that Kroblur 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.
Carr misses with a hook to the body
and Kroblur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cornelius Carr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carr misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
Carr looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
And Kroblur tries to counter it with a takedown but Carr pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Carr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Carr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Kroblur is looking for the big counter here.
Carr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carr with a hook.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Kroblur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Kroblur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carr was covering up waiting for the punch and Kroblur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroblur throws a strike but Carr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carr passes into side control.
Kroblur is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Carr decides to stand back up.
Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Kroblur is looking to land body kicks.
Carr misses with a body shot.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carr defends it well.
Kroblur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Kroblur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kroblur digs a good hook to Carr's body.
Kroblur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kroblur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carr 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 Kroblur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kroblur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Kroblur is out of range.
Carr connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Carr gets caught napping as Kroblur dives in and scores a takedown. Carr manages to retain guard.#ES#
Carr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Kroblur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carr.
Kroblur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Carr misses.
Kroblur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Carr's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kroblur walks into a stiff left hand from Carr.
Kroblur tries to bum rush Carr with a series of wild strikes but Carr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kroblur counters with a body kick.
Kroblur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carr will feel that in the morning.
Carr is looking to chop away at Kroblur's legs.
Good shot there by Carr.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kroblur moves out of range as Carr strikes.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carr defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr 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#
Carr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur counters with a body kick.
Carr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kroblur coming out on top.
Kroblur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Carr misses.
Kroblur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Carr throws a jab when Kroblur was well out of range.
Kroblur throws a hook but Carr avoids it easily.
Carr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr throws a hook but Kroblur blocks it.
Kroblur throws a push kick but Carr slaps the foot to one side.
Carr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kroblur just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.#T1#
Kroblur throws a body kick that misses.
Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur feints the counter takedown.
Carr scores with a shot to the body.
Carr misses the body punch
and Kroblur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carr misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Carr.
Kroblur looks to land a combination. Carr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cornelius Carr is winning the standup battle so far.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur feints a counter leg kick.
Carr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kroblur ducks right into an uppercut from Carr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr staying out of range there.
Carr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carr misses with a left hand
and Kroblur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carr tests Kroblur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kroblur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt.
Carr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Carr looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kroblur.
Carr moves out of range as Kroblur throws a body kick.
A combination from Carr does no damage.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Kroblur moves away and avoids it.
Kroblur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kroblur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Kroblur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Carr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Kroblur tries to advance to mount but Carr denies him.
Carr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kroblur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Carr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
Kroblur cracks Carr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Carr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kroblur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Carr.
And Kroblur tries to counter it with a takedown but Carr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
Kroblur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Kroblur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
Kroblur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carr misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Carr.
Kroblur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kroblur slips a jab from Carr.
Cornelius Carr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carr lands a jab to the head.
Carr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kroblur throws a body kick that misses.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur throws a hook but Carr avoids it easily.
Kroblur throws the kick towards the body but Carr avoids it.
A jab from Carr misses. #T2#
Kroblur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kroblur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
Kroblur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carr misses with a few strikes there.
Carr misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kroblur counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur throws a strike aimed at the side of Carr's head but Carr avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Kroblur crashes against the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kroblur cracks Carr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kroblur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Carr wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kroblur tries to score with some ground and pound. Carr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carr defending against the ground and pound.
Carr parries the strikes from Kroblur easily there. Kroblur is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carr to escape.
Kroblur lands a nice forearm strike.
Kroblur controlling from side mount.
Carr defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Kroblur lands a nice forearm strike.
Kroblur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carr is letting Kroblur control him for a moment.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carr keeps working.
Carr is trying to get back to half guard.
Carr stops Kroblur from passing to mount.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kroblur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carr, who protects the arm well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Carr!

Our winner, Cornelius Carr, 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.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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