Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#717 Gower v Springs
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
Altare throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a head kick that Altare semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Altare.
Moore thuds his right hand into Altare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altare looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altare feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Altare takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Altare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altare is breathing heavily.
Moore cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Altare avoids it.
Moore works on Altare's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore thuds his shin into the meat of Altare's side.
Altare gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moore circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Altare to the canvas! Altare doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Moore keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Moore!
Post fight, Archie Moore stared into the camera and said 'I am the Barbarian!'.

Event: GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Ericsson pushes him off.#TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Altare did well to prevent Ericsson getting side control.
Altare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Altare tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Altare dodges it nicely.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Altare dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ericsson throwing shots but Altare is blocking nicely.
Altare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericsson. #T1#
Ericsson not doing much here.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Altare is looking to control Ericsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Altare avoid being mounted?
Ericsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson prevents Altare from standing back up. #T2#
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.
Ericsson with the ground and pound but Altare uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Altare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ericsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Altare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Ericsson looking to score a takedown here. Altare is defending well but Ericsson drives through and ends up in Altare's guard.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altare wants to sweep here but Ericsson controlling him for the moment.
Altare looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ericsson fails with the takedown.
Ericsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Ericsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Altare is predictable there
and Ericsson counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Ericsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Altare on his heels. He'll look to pass Altare's guard now, I'm sure.
Ericsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson throwing strikes from guard but Altare blocks nicely. #T1#
Altare keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson throws an elbow that misses. Altare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ericsson's guard. Nice move by Altare!#REVB#
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Ericsson is working hard here to advance position.
Ericsson has Altare pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altare is one step ahead there.
Altare sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ericsson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Ericsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Altare manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ericsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ericsson takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare tries to pull guard but Ericsson won't allow it.
Altare misses with some punches.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ericssons head. #TD#
Ericsson has Altare pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ericsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Altare tumbling to the mat - Ericsson dives into Altare's guard.#ES2#
Altare uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare lands with a cross. #CL2#
Altare rushes Ericsson and presses him up against the cage.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Ericsson back against the cage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ericsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ericsson misses with a kick to the body.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altare quickly recovers to half guard.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Altare is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Altare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Altare has control of Ericsson's left arm, preventing Ericsson from doing any damage. #T1#
Ericsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Altare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ericsson throws a strike but Altare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson trying to keep a closed guard but Altare is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ericsson is pulling down on Altare's head to control his posture.
Ericsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altare manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Altare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Altare keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
Ericsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altare sprawls well. Altare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ericsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Altare wants to counter the offense by Ericsson and move into the clinch position.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Altare steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ericsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ericsson. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
A telegraphed right hand from Altare misses the target. #TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Altare did well to prevent Ericsson getting side control.
Altare is trying to get back to full guard.
Altare has his hands clasped together around Ericsson's back. He's all about the action.
Ericsson is pressing down on Altare's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altare is holding on for now.
Altare 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altare is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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 Ludvig Ericsson.
I think Ericsson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!

Event: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Nice jab there from Altare.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Okah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altare swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Altare instigates a clinch.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okah prevents a body shot from Altare.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Okah scores with a shoulder strike.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it. #BC#
Altare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah throws a big shot that misses.
Altare looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Altare on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Altare 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Altare.
Okah misses with a body kick.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Okah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Altare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Altare has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Okah regains guard immediately.
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!
Okah pulls Altare in close to his closed guard and prevents Altare from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okah wants to hit a switch here but Altare passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Okah there! #T2#
Okah wants to control but Altare is having none of it.
Okah is trying desperately to improve position.
Okah tries to hold on but Altare postures up.#T3#
Altare content just to control the position here.
Okah tries to lock up and control but Altare gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okah regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Okah tries to get to full guard but Altare has control of the leg.
Altare not doing much here.
Altare's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okah trying to control but Altare postures up.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
Altare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okah keeps working.
Okah wants to improve his position but Altare is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare jabs at Okah's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Okah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altare.
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Altare walks into a left hand. #CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okah in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah lands a hook that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Okah lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land. #T1#
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okah can do to turn this around?
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah lands a right hand.
Altare cracks Okah with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Okah.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare tries to break free but Okah pushes him back against the cage.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Altare is trying to stall.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okah is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Altare prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Altare seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Altare.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare working aggressively here.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okah scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Altare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Altare blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Okah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Okah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okah lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Okah misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
Okah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare tries to break the clinch but Okah is controlling the position.
Altare prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah lands a shot to the body.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Altare.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Okah.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah lands a body shot.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Altare's head.
Altare is trying to pull guard but Okah has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Okah lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah misses with the head strike.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a body shot from Okah. #T2#
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
Okah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Okah lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #BC#
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okah misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Altare throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah punishes Altare's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Okah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Altare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altare throws a hook but Okah blocks it.
Okah defending well as Altare loads up on a big left hand.
Altare lands a really nice looking cross but Okah seems unphased.
Altare slips under a jab.
Okah keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Altare tries to clinch but Okah moves out of range.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Altare scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.
Altare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Altare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okah counters with a good, hard body kick but Altare shrugs it off.
Altare slips under a jab from Okah.
Altare darts in trying to clinch
and Okah counters with a left to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
A victorious Ghazi Okah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Lapu with a jab.
Altare blocks a low kick nicely.
Altare misses with a wild body shot.
Lapu scores with a nice body kick.
Lapu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Lapu pushes him off.
Lapu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapu tries to land a front kick but Altare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Altare forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu has had enough of the clinch but Altare keeps him there for the moment.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Altare blocking some punches.
Lapu is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Altare.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Lapu lands a shot to the body.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Lapu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Altare sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Altare pushes Lapu up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
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!
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapu avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands. #T2#
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lapu breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Altare closes the distance and clinches.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare tries to stall but Lapu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lapu blocks an uppercut.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu lands with a left to the head.
Lapu is trying to break the clinch but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Altare as the two fighters clinch.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapu avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage. #T3#
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare presses Lapu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
Lapu tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Altare.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Lapu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare pushes Lapu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body.
Altare prevents Lapu from breaking the clinch.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Altare.
Lapu is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapu is trying to maintain a safe position but Altare gets an underhook and turns Lapu into the cage.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lapu gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.#BC#
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Altare clinches.
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lapu tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Lapu is trying to stall.
Lapu struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Altare will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lapu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lapu throws a push kick but Altare slaps the foot to one side.
Lapu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altare wants to clinch up but Lapu keeps it at a distance.
Altare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Lapu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lapu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Altare blocks the body kick.
Altare tries to clinch up.
Lapu chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapu pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lapu breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tries to clinch up but Lapu circles away and keeps his distance.
Lapu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Altare tries to clinch but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu swings for the body but Altare moves out of range.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Altare saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Lapu.
Altare tries to counter with a clinch but Lapu shakes him off and moves away.
Lapu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Lapu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altare has time to react.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altare.
Altare throws a hook to the side of Lapu's head but Lapu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Lapu gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch.
Altare presses Lapu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Lapu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu misses with some punches.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lapu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lapu's efforts to push away.
Lapu pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Altare lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapu swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu takes a shot to the head.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altare is leaning against Lapu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Altare lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lapu, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Altare drives through and clinches with Lapu against the cage.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow.
Altare lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is getting worse.
Lapu is trying to stall. #T3#
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu blocking some punches.
Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
Lapu throws a head punch that misses.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Lapu is rocked!#CUT2#
Lapu Lapu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare lands a big right hand that drops Lapu! The killer instinct kicks in and Altare finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Altare!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
A less than humble John Altare misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#697 Defoe v Okah
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Altare is looking to clinch.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Altare 's knee.
Von Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but Von Lee moves away
and Von Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Altare 's knee.
Von Lee misses with a low kick.
Altare tries to clinch there but Von Lee circles away.
Von Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Altare. That did some damage!
Von Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Von Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Von Lee counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL#
Altare rushes Von Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Von Lee.
Von Lee wants to break free but Altare has control.
Von Lee misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Von Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Altare clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Von Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Von Lee misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands with a right to the head.
Von Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Altare.
Altare tries a body shot but Von Lee blocks it.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare blocks a body shot from Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Von Lee manages to pull guard. #T3#
Altare controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Lee looking to control but Altare passes into half guard.
Altare stalling. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Von Lee actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Lee is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Lee is trying to keep Altare in close.
Altare stopping the sweep attempt from Von Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Altare avoids it with no problem.
Altare tries to clinch but Von Lee is having none of it.
Von Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Altare.
Von Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control but Altare is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altare works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Altare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Altare looking for a sweep. Not yet Altare, not yet.
Altare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Altare.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altare misses with a left hand
and Von Lee counters with a series of strikes. Altare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Von Lee lands a head shot.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat. #T2#
Altare tries to clinch up
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Altare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Lee works Altare's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Altare misses
letting Von Lee counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Altare moves out of range of the body kick.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altare doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
John Altare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altare closes the distance but Von Lee moves to the side
and Von Lee counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Von Lee circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Von Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Altare fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Altare has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Lee trying to control but Altare is working from the bottom.
Von Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Altare 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.
Von Lee throws a strike but Altare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Von Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Altare defends well.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Altare slips nicely into half guard.
Altare performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Lee gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Lee connects with a leg kick. Altare looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Von Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Von Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee postures up in Altare's guard and throws a big left but Altare blocks it.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Altare seems keen to control Von Lee's posture.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. Altare saw that one coming.
Von Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Altare moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Lee scores with a jab.
John Altare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Altare.
Altare checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Von Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Altare.#CL#
Altare has managed to clinch.
Von Lee can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Von Lee manages to break the clinch.
Altare staying out of range there.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altare checks a low kick from Von Lee.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altare misses with a wild combination.
Altare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Lee.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Altare takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Altare clinches.
Von Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Lee tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Von Lee drags the fight down to the ground. #T4##SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Altare passes into half guard.
Altare sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Von Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Lee wants to improve his position but Altare is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Lee 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#693 Volkov vs Shin 5
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Ericsson missing with a left hand there. Altare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Altare moves into the clinch.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Altare misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ericsson breaks from the clinch.
Altare is looking to clinch but Ericsson is avoiding it.
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ericsson as he connects with a hook.
Ericsson thuds his right hand into Altare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altare.
Ericsson wants to slow Altare down by chopping away at his legs.
Ericsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Altare wants to clinch up but Ericsson keeps it at a distance.
Altare jabs Ericsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ericsson lands a body shot. #T1#
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Ericsson circles away.
Altare throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Ericsson tenderised Altare's leg. Altare is trying to keep his angry face on.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ericsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ericsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Altare defends it well.
Ericsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Altare circles away.#CL#
Altare rushes Ericsson and presses him up against the cage.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Altare.
Ericsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson lands a right hand.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Ericsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Ericsson's takedown attempt.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Altare lands a body shot.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Ericsson tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Altare.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Ericsson's takedown attempt. #T3#
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Altare.
Ericsson digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Altare gets through Ericsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Ericsson back against the cage.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ericsson - that landed with a thud.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Ericsson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare. #T4#
Altare lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare blocks a body shot from Ericsson.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson takes a shot to the head.
Altare misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ericsson.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altare manages to avoid it.
Ericsson lands an overhand right.
Altare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ericsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Altare punishes Ericsson's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Altare darts in and clinches Ericsson up against the cage.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare misses with some punches.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Altare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Ericsson is working for takedown but Altare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altares head.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare misses with the head strike. #T1#
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altare lands a left hand.
Ericsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare misses with some punches.
Ericsson taking a breather.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Ericsson's ribcage. Ericsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Good body shot from Altare. #T3#
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson misses with some punches.
Ericsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Ericsson pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson can't get the takedown.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands a right hand.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Altare blocking some punches.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Altare manages to get underhooks.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Altare blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ericsson working aggressively here.
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!
Altare looking to slow down the pace here.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ericsson.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Altare has closed the distance and engaged Ericsson in a clinch.
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Ericsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Altare moves into the clinch.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ericsson.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Altare is stalling here.
Altare presses Ericsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ericsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ericsson.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ericsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare tries to clinch up but Ericsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ericsson loads up on a big right hand but Altare slips the punch.
Ericsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and pushes Ericsson back into the cage.
Ericsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ludvig Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ericsson tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Ericsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altare pulls his leg out and moves away.
Altare takes a swing at Ericsson's ribcage but misses.
Ericsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Altare pinned against the cage. Altare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Altare pushes Ericsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare blocking some punches.
Altare tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ericsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands. #T3##BC2#
Ericsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Altare cracks Ericsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Altare has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ericsson to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Ludvig Ericsson has been cut.#CL#
Altare moves into the clinch.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altare misses with the head strike.
John Altare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ericsson is trying to break the clinch but Altare is controlling him.
Ericsson tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altare gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A short left from Ericsson.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ericsson misses with the head strike.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ericsson backwards.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Ericsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Altare manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Ericsson pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Altare, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Altare!
John Altare really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#689 Bubba v Hoyce
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Altare lands a left and a right that send Doolittle crashing to the mat, dazed. Altare thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Doolittle has been cut.
Altare avoids the head kick by Doolittle.
Doolittle slips a jab and a cross from Altare.
It looked like Doolittle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Altare wants to clinch.
Doolittle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Altare clinches up with Doolittle and pushes him back against the cage.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare digs a right hand into Doolittle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doolittle's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Doolittle.
Altare lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Doolittle pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doolittle scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Doolittle tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Doolittle prevents a body shot from Altare.
Doolittle lands with a right to the head.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doolittle.
We've been informed that Altare 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.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolittle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doolittle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doolittle misses with a punch on the inside.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Doolittle.
Doolittle tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare blocking some punches. #T2#
Doolittle throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altare misses with some punches. #BC2#
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.#CL2#
Altare forces Doolittle back against the cage and clinches.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolittle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare lands a nice uppercut.
Altare lands a shoulder strike.
Doolittle throws a head punch that misses.
Doolittle blocking some punches.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare lands a body shot.
Doolittle misses with a body punch.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Doolittle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doolittle lands with a left to the head.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doolittle.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doolittle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Altare on the inside. #ROC2#
Doolittle is rocked!
Doolittle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Doolittle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doolittle misses with the head strike.
Doolittle seems to have got his legs back now.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare pushes Doolittle against the cage. Altare is working some dirty boxing. Altare pushes off with a quick right hook! Doolittle goes down! Doolittle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Altare moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
John Altare took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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

#R1#
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Altare darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw can't break the clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Altare to keep the fight standing.
Shaw misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Shaw jumps guard. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Altare passes into half guard.
Altare sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Altare performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Shaw kicks off Altare and gets to his feet.
Shaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Altare can pounce on him. #CL#
Altare forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Altare smiles and moves away.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shaw.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses the jab.
Altare is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Shaw 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.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw scores with the left hand. Altare knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Shaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Altare lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altare avoids the head kick by Shaw.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Altare.
Altare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Altare tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Altare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shaw eats them both and turns towards Altare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A leg kick checked by Shaw.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Altare has time to react.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Altare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altare doesn't seem bothered though.
Altare looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Altare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Altare scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Altare throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaw.
No joy there for Altare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw digs a good hook to Altare's body.
Altare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Shaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Altare. #CL#
Altare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Altare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Altare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Altare wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL#
Altare has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Shaw tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Altare forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shaw's elbow.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare lands a big right hand that drops Shaw! The killer instinct kicks in and Altare finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Altare!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Altare waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UGD 87:Curran Vs Benvenuti
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Altare punishes Magn's body with a nice straight punch.
Altare lands with a shot to the body.
Altare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Magn gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch.
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Magn is trying to maintain a safe position but Altare gets an underhook and turns Magn into the cage.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Magn is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Magn is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
A body shot lands from Altare.
We've been informed that Magn 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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Magn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Altare's brow.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Magn.
Magn lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Magn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altare backwards. #T1#
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Altare lands a body shot.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Magn to work.
Magn has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Magn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Magn is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Magn blocking some punches.
Altare lands a body punch.
Altare cracks Magn with a nice body shot.
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land. #BC#
Altare breaks from the clinch.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Magn.
Altare is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Altare connects with an inside leg kick.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Altare wants to clinch but Magn slips to the side
and Magn counters with a nice uppercut.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Magn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Altare lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Einar Magn has been cut.#CL#
Altare forces Magn back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magn.
Magn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magn is trying to stall.
Altare avoids the elbow strike from Magn, against the cage.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magn trying to control the position but instead, Altare has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magn into the cage.
Magn is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Magn stalling against the cage.
Altare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Magn.
Magn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn stalls.
Magn struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magn can do to turn this around?
Altare connects with a body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magn lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a head punch that misses.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magn's elbow.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Magn misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare is leaning against Magn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altare lands a right hand. #T1#
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Altare. #BC#
Altare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altare wants to clinch
letting Magn counter with a right hand.
Altare wants to clinch up but Magn keeps it at a distance.
Altare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magn throws an overhand right that lands on Altare's shoulder, as Altare tries to avoid the shot.
Altare on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Altare misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Altare throws a low kick but Magn avoids it.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Magn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altare darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Magn with a jab.
A combination from Altare does no damage.
Altare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Magn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magn scores with a hook.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Altare lands a slapping body shot.
Magn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Altare is looking to wear down Magn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magn scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Altare has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Magn gets underhooks to prevent Altare's takedown attempt.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magn throws an elbow but misses.
Altare wants to take the fight to the mat but Magn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Magn throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare has Magn pushed against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Magn controls the action. #T4#
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Altare blocking some punches.
Magn gets underhooks to prevent Altare's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Altare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magn lands an uppercut.
Altare has been working on his balance at Private Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Magn.
Altare takes a shot to the head.
Magn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Altare tries a body shot but Magn blocks it.
Nice elbow from Magn. #CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.
Altare prevents a body shot from Magn.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Altare tries to work over Magn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Magn throws a solid leg kick but Altare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magn.
Magn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Altare.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Magn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altare.
Magn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magn slips a jab and a cross from Altare.
And Magn responds with a good body kick, but Altare manages to step out the way in time.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Magn circles away.
Magn checks a low kick from Altare.
Altare scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Altare misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Magn misses.#CL#
Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Magn blocks a body shot from Altare.
A hook to the body from Altare. #T1#
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magn.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Magn avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Altare's defenses.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare digs a right hand into Magn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magn's gas tank.
Magn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Altare blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
Magn prevents a body shot from Altare. #T2#
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Magn's head.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Altare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Altare.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Magn backwards.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Altare on the inside.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altare blocks a body shot from Magn.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Magn swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare misses with the head strike. #T3#
A hook to the body from Altare.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Magn controls his hands.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Magn.
Altare pushes Magn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Magn tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magn's elbow.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magns head.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magn is defending well.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
Magn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Magn misses with an elbow strike.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Altare 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Altare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Altare sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Altare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Altare seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.#CL#
Altare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Altare pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Altare working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Altare is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Altare misses with some punches. #T2#
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Altare's head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Altare.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A short right from Altare on the inside.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Altare.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Sanchez has Altare pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Altare.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Altare cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Altare stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez stalls.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Altare.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 John Altare 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#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Altare moves out of range.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Altare pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Altare misses with a body punch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez taking a breather.#T2#
Altare gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare misses with a body kick.
Altare tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Altare swinging wildly here.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Sanchez lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare. #CL#
Altare gets a clinch.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action. #BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Altare lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Sanchez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Altare scores with a hook.
Altare scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Altare tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Altare misses with a body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Altare is looking to clinch.
Altare is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Altare moved away.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Altare throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Altare blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow. #T2#
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Sanchez. #ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Sanchez cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a big uppercut that drops Altare! More strikes from Sanchez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Altare lies dazed against the cage as Sanchez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yes Man Sanchez!
A relieved looking Yes Man Sanchez 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: UGD 78:Dykstra Vs Man II
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Laiho throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare slaps away a takedown attempt from Laiho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Altare appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laiho looks to score with a jab to the body but Altare is just out of range.
Altare takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Laiho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laiho trying to advance position but Altare counters by regaining guard.
Laiho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Altare's head.
Laiho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Altare is adopting a defensive guard.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Laiho from controlling successfully. #T1#
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Laiho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Altare manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laiho has Altare in his guard.#REVR#
Altare controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Laiho is looking for a triangle here but Altare uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Laiho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Altare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Altare content to control rather than advance.
Laiho tries to get to full guard but Altare has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho wants to control the action here but instead Altare manages to pass to full mount!
Laiho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Laiho advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Laiho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laiho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laiho landing a few strikes.
Altare is trying to control Laiho's posture but Laiho avoids it.
Laiho cracks Altare with a big right hand but Altare just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Laiho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laiho throws a strike aimed at the side of Altare's head but Altare avoids it well.
Laiho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laiho landing a few strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Laiho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Altare looks calm but he's in trouble here. Laiho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Altare is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Laiho lets go of the hold and Altare can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexi Laiho!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexi Laiho thanked Dauntless for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UGD 73:Sturm Vs Gower
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Aires shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aires 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.
Aires has a takedown stuffed.
Altare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aires manages to circle out of the way.
Aires lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Aires.
Altare lands a jab.
Altare tries to clinch up.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Aires misses.
Aires connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altare.
Altare drops his hands momentarily and Aires takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Altare.
Altare lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Altare looks to clinch
and Aires counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Altare.
Aires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Altare momentarily.
Aires digs a good hook to Altare's body.
A jab lands there for Aires.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Aires scores with a kick to the body.
Altare wants to clinch#TD2#
and Aires counters with a nice double leg into side control. Altare won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires trying to control the position but Altare is working away.
Aires throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aires tries to score with some ground and pound. Altare controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Aires in side control, throwing shots but Altare defends.
Altare is looking for a sweep.
Aires lands a nice forearm strike.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aires working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Altare is avoiding damage well.
Aires scoring with punches from side control.
Aires scoring with punches and elbows.
Aires landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Aires seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Aires wants to control for a moment but Altare uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Altare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Altare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires is working Altare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aires throws a big right hand that misses.
Aires is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
Altare 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.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Altare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires postures up in Altare's guard and throws a big left but Altare blocks it.
Aires throws a strike but Altare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Aires trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Aires working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Altare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Altare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Altare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aires connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Altare takes the fight into the clinch.
Aires lands with a short shot to the head.
Aires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare prevents a body shot from Aires.
Aires misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare presses Aires against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Altare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare misses with the combination.
Altare connects with a right hand. Aires shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Bruno Aires has been cut.
Aires tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Altare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aires appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aires doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Altare throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Altare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires. #CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aires.
Aires goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aires is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Aires has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aires throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Aires looking for a takedown.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Aires manages to break the clinch.
Altare connects with a jab.#CL#
Altare rushes Aires and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Altare blocks a body shot from Aires. #BC2#
Aires breaks the clinch.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Altare wants to clinch up but Aires keeps it at a distance.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Altare tries to clinch but Aires moves out of range. #T3#
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Altare tries to clinch but Aires is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Altare.
Aires throws a good cross that connects.
Altare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Altare.
John Altare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aires misses with a wild body shot.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Aires pushes him off.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Aires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Altare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Altare throws a big shot that misses.
Altare misses with a looping right.#T4#
The fighters circling - Altare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altare closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare looks to clinch
and Aires counters with a nice uppercut.
Altare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Altare.
Altare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aires counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Altare avoids a kick to the body.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Aires circles away.
Aires lands with a cross.
Altare is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Altare looks to clinch
and Aires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Aires gets the takedown into side control.
Aires postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Aires wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Altare, who protects the arm well.
Aires staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aires goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Altare rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aires's guard! Nice work there by Altare! #T1#
Aires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Aires has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Altare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Altare stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.#SUB2#
Aires working for submissions but it's allowed Altare to get to half guard.
Altare trying to control the action but Aires is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aires wants to control but Altare is keeping busy.
Aires wants to get back to full guard.
Aires has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Altare is working away from the top position though.
Aires keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Altare stalling away here and it's allowed Aires to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Aires working a defensive guard here.
Aires pulls Altare in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Altare got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aires has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altare has managed to get both his arms back between Aires's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab from Altare.
Altare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aires's hands.
Altare tries to clinch but Aires moves away
letting Aires counter with a right hand. #T4#
Altare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Altare pushes Aires up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Aires.
Aires tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Aires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Altare bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Aires keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altare throws a lazy right hand but Aires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aires avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Altare misses the body punch
enabling Aires to counter with a crisp jab.

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 John Altare.
I think Altare 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Altare!
John Altare really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1##TD#
Molski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Altare did well to prevent Molski getting side control.#SUB#
Altare is defending against the submission attempts here by Molski. #SUB#
Molski is working for a submission of some sort.
Altare moves into full guard. #SUB#
Molski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski tries to free his leg and advance position but Altare is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Molski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Altare dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Molski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Altare defends well.#T1##SUB#
Molski is looking for a triangle here but Altare uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Altare controls the position from side control.
Molski tries to bench press Altare off him but Altare keeps the position.
Molski is working hard here to advance position.
Altare wants to control but Molski is keeping him busy. #T2#
Molski tries to bench press Altare off him but Altare keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Altare is looking to take a break and control but Molski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molski is looking to reverse the position.
Molski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Molski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Molski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Altare pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Molski looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Altare is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Altare content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
Molski works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Altare avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Molski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Altare stands and steps away. Molski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Altare clinches.
Molski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altare pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Molski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Altare after a bit of a struggle.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Altare lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Molski or not.
Molski is breathing heavily.
Molski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Molski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Altare throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Altare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Molski is looking for a takedown.
Molski tries to score a body lock takedown but Altare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Molski backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Molski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Altare swivels and escapes.#KD2#
Altare drops Molski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Molski looks back up at him and smiles so Altare waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Molski fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Altare darts in and clinches Molski up against the cage.
Altare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Molski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Molski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molski looking for a takedown.
Altare prevents a takedown attempt there.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Molski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altare fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Altare rushes Molski and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molski backwards.
Altare is leaning against Molski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altare prevents the takedown attempt.
Molski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Altare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molski.
A short right from Altare on the inside. #ROC2#
Molski is rocked!
Altare drops Molski with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Molski is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Altare!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Altare waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Altare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.
Altare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Teimosia rushes Altare and presses him up against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Teimosia controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Altare is leaning against Teimosia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teimosia works on Altare's body with a couple of short punches.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Altare.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Teimosia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Altare has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Teimosia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altare can turn it around.#T1#
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the cage.
Altare lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Teimosia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Altare.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia is leaning against Altare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Altare.
Altare tries for a takedown. No joy.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Teimosia.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Altare drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the cage. #T3#
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Altare's head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Altare lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Altare tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare lands a right hand.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare blocking some punches.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Teimosia controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare blocking some punches.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Altare breaks from the clinch.
Altare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Altare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teimosia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Altare on the side of the head.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Altare throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Teimosia instigates a clinch.
Altare takes a shot 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 Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Altare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teimosia.
Altare digs a good body shot into Teimosia's ribs.
Teimosia swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Teimosia, as that shot connected.
Altare thuds a left hand into Teimosia's body.
Teimosia throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare. #CL2#
Altare has Teimosia up against the cage in a clinch.
Altare prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Teimosia.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Altare.
Altare is breathing heavily.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Altare fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Altare is rocked!
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the cage.
Altare stalls.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia gets through Altare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Altare is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia scores with a hook to the body.
Teimosia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Altare.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike.
Teimosia pushes Altare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altare can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Teimosia.
Teimosia presses Altare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teimosia creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Altare's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Altare drops to his knees and Teimosia pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hilton Teimosia!

Event: RFL 30: Pete vs Altare
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Pete misses with a body kick.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and clinches.
Pete lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pete.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Pete can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Pete lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Pete pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pete misses with a straight right.
Pete goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pete wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Altare lands a really nice looking cross but Pete seems unphased. #CL#
Altare takes the fight into the clinch.
Pete blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pete scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Altare's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pete blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Pete pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Altare ducks right into an uppercut from Pete.
Pete's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Altare connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pete scrambles back to his feet.
Pete lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altare is looking to clinch.
Pete takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altare seems to have got his legs back now.
Altare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Altare looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Pete bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pete throws out a counter right but Altare avoids it with no problem.
Pete bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Altare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Altare avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Altare rushes Pete and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Pete breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Altare clinches.
Altare tries to work over Pete's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pete lands with a left to the head.
Pete wants to get back to striking at distance but Altare won't allow it. #BC2#
Pete pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pete throws a sloppy head kick and Altare moves out of range easily.
Altare moves out of range as Pete strikes.
Jab by Pete.
A jab from Altare does it's job there.#CL#
Altare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pete has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Altare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pete can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pete.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Pete.
Altare misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pete breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Pete takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Altare looks to clinch
and Pete finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Altare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pete paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pete on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pete ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altare moves away.
Altare tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pete finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Altare is breathing heavily.
Pete misses with a kick to the body.
Altare ducks right into an uppercut from Pete. #CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Pete is just out of range.
Pete lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Pete sends Altare crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pete is motioning to the referee to let Altare up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pete throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Altare.#T4#
Pete throws a series of punches but Altare avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Altare.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Altare uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Altare misses with an uppercut
and Pete counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Altare wants to clinch up but Pete keeps it at a distance.
Pete swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altare wants to clinch.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pete now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pete connects with a body shot.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Altare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pete.
Altare moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Texas Pete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pete connects with the punch.
Texas Pete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pete swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Pete throws a body shot but no joy.
Altare walks into a straight right hand from Pete.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Altare instigates a clinch.
Pete lands a big right hand that drops Altare! The killer instinct kicks in and Pete finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pete!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Texas Pete!
An out of breath Texas Pete thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Altare.
Gordon throws a head kick but Altare moves out of range.
Gordon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Altare moves into the clinch.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gordon working aggressively here.
Altare avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Altare lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Altare 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.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Gordon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Altare shrugs off.
Gordon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Altare.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon cracks Altare with a nice body shot.
Altare working aggressively here.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Altare takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Altare blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Altare avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Altare avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Gordon pushes Altare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land. #BC2#
Altare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Altare moved away.
Altare wants to counter the offense by Gordon and move into the clinch position.
Altare tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Altare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Gordon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon is looking to chop away at Altare's legs. #CL2#
Altare has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Altare takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Altare leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare is working Gordon over against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altare is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Gordon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Altare is defending well for now.
Altare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
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 Mel Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Altare clinches up against the cage.
Altare tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare blocks the elbow strike.
Altare blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
A short right from Altare.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Altare blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Altare scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Altare.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Altare.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Altare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altare throws a big uppercut that drops Gordon! More strikes from Altare and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gordon lies dazed against the cage as Altare celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Altare waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Stapleton throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.#CL#
Altare forces Stapleton back against the cage and clinches.
Stapleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare prevents the takedown attempt.
Stapleton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare keeps control of Stapleton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Altare has a couple of punches blocked by Stapleton. #BC2#
Stapleton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Stapleton.#CL#
Altare rushes Stapleton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare gets through Stapleton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stapleton tries to break free but Altare pushes him back against the cage.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stapleton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
Stapleton is trying to break free.
Stapleton blocks a body shot from Altare. #BC#
Altare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Altare on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Altare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapleton throws out the jab.
Altare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stapleton on the side of the head.
Altare moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Altare moves out of range as Stapleton strikes.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Stapleton.
Altare punishes Stapleton's body with a nice straight punch.
Altare moves to clinch but Stapleton breaks away
and Stapleton counters with a stiff right hand.
Stapleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Altare tries to clinch but Stapleton moves out of range. #CL#
Altare forces Stapleton back against the cage and clinches.
Stapleton misses with a punch to the body.
Altare will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stapleton up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Stapleton wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Altare's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Stapleton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stapleton blocking some punches. #BC2#
Stapleton breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Stapleton.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stapleton.
It seemed like Stapleton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Altare misses. #CL#
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stapleton tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Altare tries a body shot but Stapleton blocks it. #BC2#
Stapleton breaks the clinch.
Stapleton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Altare gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Stapleton tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.
Stapleton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stapleton blocks a body shot from Altare.
Stapleton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Altare lands a body punch.
Altare has Stapleton pressed against the cage, preventing Stapleton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Altare lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare. #ROC#
Stapleton is rocked!
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stapleton backwards.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
Altare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stapleton.
Stapleton looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare dips a shoulder and cracks Stapleton with a mighty uppercut! Stapleton falls back against the cage and Altare unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stapleton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Altare screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
John Altare took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 6
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Altare slips the punch.
Origi moves away from the strike by Altare.
Altare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Origi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Origi staying out of range there.
Origi lands a glancing blow to the side of Altare's head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Origi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Altare is looking to clinch but Origi is avoiding it.
Altare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Origi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Origi duly obliges.
Altare slips a jab and a cross from Origi.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare with a hook.
A slow jab from Origi misses its intended target.
Altare misses with a straight left.
Altare scores with a body shot.
Origi is looking to slow Altare down with leg kicks. #T1#
Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altare.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Altare connects with the punch.
Altare tries to clinch but Origi is having none of it.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Altare does it's job there.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Altare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altare throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Altare lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Altare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi lands a really nice looking cross but Altare seems unphased.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi scores with a jab to the head.
Altare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Altare looks to throw the jab but Origi is out of range.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Origi misses with a hook.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Altare off balance momentarily.
Altare misses with a straight left.
Origi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Origi connects with the punch.
Altare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Origis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Origi takes a swing at Altare's ribcage but misses.
Altare walks into a left hand.
Altare takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Altare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Altare.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Origi! Altare is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
As Divock Origi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want the elite of the elite at LHW next, nothing less.'.

Event: Havoc Weekend War 4
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davison moves away.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Davison has a takedown stuffed.
Altare wants to clinch.
Jab from Altare.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altare.
Altare misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davison! But no joy.
Good shot there by Altare.#CL#
Altare moves into range and clinches up with Davison.
Davison blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare lands a body punch in the clinch.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Altare. #T2#
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Altare.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Altare on the inside.
Altare tries a body shot but Davison blocks it.
Davison blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Davison has hold of one of Altare's legs. Altare is fighting the takedown attempt but Davison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Altare wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davison slips a straight right by Altare.#T3#
Davison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davison throws a counter combo.
Davison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davison darts in looking for a takedown but Altare gets double underhooks and turns Davison into the cage.
Davison swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Davison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Altare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altare jabs Davison right on the nose. Davison blinks but takes it well.
Altare tests Davison's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Chris Davison's cut even more.
Davison ducks under a wild hook from Altare.
Davison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Davison closes the distance and clinches up with Altare, looking for a takedown. Davison pushes Altare against the cage but Altare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Davison.
Altare looks to throw the jab but Davison is out of range.
Altare misses with a wild body shot.
And Davison responds with a good body kick, but Altare manages to step out the way in time.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davison backwards.
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davison backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Altare.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Davison controls his hands.
Davison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altare is defending well.
Altare lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Chris Davison's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Davison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davison's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Davison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Davison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Altare as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Altare there.
Altare pounces like a tiger and cracks Davison with a vicious hook! Davison is down but not out! Altare follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Altare!
John Altare seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hanzzle drives through with a takedown into Altare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanzzle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Altare is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym of the Gods that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Altare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanzzle throwing strikes from guard but Altare blocks nicely.
Hanzzle is looking to pass into half guard but Altare pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Altare is in guard.#REVR#
Hanzzle wants to improve his position but instead Altare has moved into half guard.
Hanzzle is looking to get back to full guard here but Altare has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle wants to control but Altare postures up.
Hanzzle tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Hanzzle's face as Altare controls the position.
Altare is looking to take a break and control but Hanzzle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Altare working away.
Hanzzle sneaks back into half guard.
Hanzzle is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanzzle keeps trying to improve his position.
Altare looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanzzle is looking to control Altare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanzzle avoid being mounted?
Hanzzle is trying to control but Altare passes into side control!
Hanzzle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hanzzle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Hanzzle wants to control but Altare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Altare not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanzzle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanzzle tries for a takedown but Altare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanzzle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanzzle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanzzle.
Hanzzle scores with a jab. Altare acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanzzle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Altare's waist but Altare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanzzle off to one side.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Hanzzle.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanzzle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Altare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Hanzzle jumps guard but Altare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hanzzle successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanzzle wants to sweep here but Altare controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hanzzle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Altare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanzzle is controlling Altare's posture.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
That's time! Altare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanzzle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanzzle feints a jab promting Altare to slip. Hanzzle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Altare slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Hanzzle throws a chopping leg kick but Altare manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Altare moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hanzzle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanzzle misses with a head kick.
Altare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Altare.
Hanzzle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Yuri Hanzzle has been cut.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanzzle keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Hanzzle misses.
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Hanzzle is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzzle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Altare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Donk. Altare catches Hanzzle right on the button with a cross.
Altare tries to clinch but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanzzle moves away.
Altare throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanzzle.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanzzle throws a looping overhand right but Altare ducks down to avoid it.
Altare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzzle manages to avoid it.#CL#
Altare gets a clinch.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzzle.
Hanzzle tries for a takedown but Altare manages to get underhooks.
Hanzzle is trying to pull guard but Altare turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Hanzzle's takedown attempt.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Hanzzle.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Hanzzle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altare pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Hanzzle has picked Altare up - he's going for a ride! Hanzzle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Altare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Altare regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzzle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Altare's head.
Altare looking to control.
Altare wants to hit a switch here but Hanzzle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Altare there!
Hanzzle landing strikes from the mount.
Hanzzle looking to ground and pound but Altare is blocking nicely.
Altare tries to reverse the position but Hanzzle maintains control.
Hanzzle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Altare can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Hanzzle lands with some strikes.
Hanzzle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Hanzzle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Altare is on top in guard.
Hanzzle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzzle trying to control the position.
Hanzzle is pulling down on Altare's head to control his posture.
Hanzzle keeping moving, preventing Altare from controlling successfully. #T4#
Altare won't allow Hanzzle to sweep him here.
Altare trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzzle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanzzle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Altare controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanzzle wants to hit a switch here but Altare passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanzzle there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuri Hanzzle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Altare connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanzzle. Hanzzle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanzzle misses with a double jab #CL#
and Altare counters by clinching up.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzzle wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanzzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Altare breaks from the clinch.
Hanzzle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Altare's waist but Altare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanzzle off to one side.
John Altare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Hanzzle.#CL#
Altare has Hanzzle up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanzzle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Altare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanzzle can turn it around.
Altare lands a body punch.
Altare lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Hanzzle tightens his grip and picks Altare up, before dumping him to the ground. Altare manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanzzle wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
Hanzzle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Altare is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hanzzle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Altare puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yuri Hanzzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Altare is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanzzle won't allow Altare to pass to mount. #T2#
Altare looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanzzle tries to get to full guard but Altare has control of the leg.
Altare is taking a breather. Hanzzle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB2#
Hanzzle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Altare pulls his head out easily.
Hanzzle tries to get to full guard but Altare has control of the leg.
Hanzzle won't allow Altare to pass to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Still in half guard, Altare seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanzzle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Hanzzle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hanzzle laying and praying for a moment but Altare takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hanzzle is thwarting Altare's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hanzzle prevents Altare from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanzzle lands a nice short elbow.
Hanzzle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanzzle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Altare trying to control from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Death Squad 364:Davis v Gordon
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva cracks Altare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Altare misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.#CL#
Altare clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altare darts in trying to clinch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva. #CL#
Altare instigates a clinch.
Altare keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Altare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Altare moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Altare checks it well.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva 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.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Altare finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Altare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Altare moves out of range of the strikes.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Altare moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Altare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Altare moves out of range of the strikes.
Altare tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Altare tries to clinch up.
Altare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Altare lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Altare throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva feints and then cracks Altare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Altare down.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Altare misses its intended target.
Altare tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL#
Altare drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Altare has control.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Altare is controlling him.
Altare misses with some punches.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Altare keeps him there for the moment.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Altare is controlling the position.
Altare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Altare working aggressively here. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Altare looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Altare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a series of punches but Altare moves out of range. #T4#
Altare tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Altare's knee momentarily.#CL#
Altare closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Altare has control.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks.
Altare pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Altare has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altare.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Altare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch up.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Altare checks it well.
Altare scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Altare's cut.
That's time! Altare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Altare staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Altare saw it coming and moves away.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Altare misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws out a counter right but Altare avoids it with no problem.
Altare throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Altare connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Silva.
Altare tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Altare should have avoided that one.
Altare chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Altare misses with a looping left.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Altare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Altare struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #T1#
Altare has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Altare keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Altare gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva prevents a body shot from Altare.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks. #BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Altare is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Altare looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Altare is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Altare.#CL#
Altare has taken the fight to the clinch.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch. #T2##CL#
Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva tries to circle away but Altare has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Altare looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altare.
Altare takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Altare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Altare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Silva cracks Altare with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Altare looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silva finish him? #ROC2#
Altare is rocked!#CUT2#
John Altare's cut is getting worse.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Altare.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
Altare drops his hands momentarily and Silva needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Altare just on the top of the head. Altare drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Altare - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva 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: Death Squad 360:Gordon v John
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Altare has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Our sources have told us that Gordon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Altare controls the action.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
Altare scores with a hook to the body.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Altare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Altare leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
A hook to the body from Gordon.
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Altare.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Altare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Altare 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altare.
Nice elbow from Gordon. #CUT#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
A short left from Altare.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altare tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Altare.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the ropes.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Altare - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Altare is working Gordon over against the ropes.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Altare's brow. #T2#
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Altare avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the ropes.
Altare scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altare misses with some punches.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Gordon's ribcage. Gordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands a right hand.
Altare blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Altare.
Altare pushes Gordon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gordon digs a right hand into Altare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altare's gas tank.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Altare or not.
Altare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Altare blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Altare.
Altare working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Altare works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Altare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Altare.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Altare lands with a right to the head.
Altare cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Altare blocks an elbow strike.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon tries a body shot but Altare blocks it.
Altare creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gordon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gordon drops to his knees and Altare pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
John Altare seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Death Squad 353:Donnie v Bush
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Altare tries to clinch there but Tynkkynen circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tynkkynen misses.
Tynkkynen swings for the body but Altare moves out of range.
Altare fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Tynkkynen misses.
Tynkkynen cracks Altare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Altare moves out of range.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tynkkynen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tynkkynen scores with a shot to the body.
Altare lands with a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook. Altare ducked under it nicely.
Altare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tynkkynen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Altare to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Rauno Tynkkynen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Altare misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tynkkynen.
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!
Tynkkynen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Altare.
Altare throws a jab but it's blocked by Tynkkynen.
A nice side step and Tynkkynen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altare.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Altare.#T1#
Altare slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Tynkkynen is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Rauno Tynkkynen's cut even more.
Tynkkynen misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
Tynkkynen throws a shot from downtown. Altare moves away and avoids it.
Tynkkynen seems to have recovered his senses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tynkkynen 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.
The fighters circling - Altare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Altare misses with an uppercut. Tynkkynen saw that one coming.
Altare ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Altare throws a lazy right hand but Tynkkynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tynkkynen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Altare's head backwards.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Altare is just out of range.
Altare tries to clinch up.
Altare scores with a jab to the body.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Tynkkynen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Altare rather than just go for the knockout.
Altare with a nice cross.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Tynkkynen scores with a hook to the body. Altare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tynkkynen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Altare counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Altare misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen walks into a stiff left hand from Altare.
Altare looks to land a combination but Tynkkynen avoids it well.
And Tynkkynen tries to counter it with a takedown but Altare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Altare connects with a body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with a left hand
and Altare counters with a nice leg kick.
Altare is looking to score with low kicks.
Tynkkynen lands with a nice body punch.
Altare throws a nice looking combination but Tynkkynen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Altare takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Altare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tynkkynen.
A little feinted left hand from Altare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Altare misses with a combination
and Tynkkynen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Altare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Altare misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Tynkkynen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Altare is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym of the Gods that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tynkkynen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Altare is keeping the position for now.
Altare wants to get back to his feet but Tynkkynen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Tynkkynen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tynkkynen is looking to advance position but Altare has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Altare controlling the pace for now.
Altare prevents Tynkkynen from getting the reversal.#T4#
Tynkkynen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Altare is thwarting Tynkkynen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Altare 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.
Tynkkynen tries to roll over but Altare keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauno Tynkkynen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Altare. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Altare fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tynkkynen.
Nice body punch from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen 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. #CUT2#
It looks like John Altare has been cut.
Tynkkynen thows a leg kick but Altare checks it
and Altare counters with an inside leg kick.
John Altare is winning the standup battle so far.
Tynkkynen connects with a jab.
Good work by Tynkkynen as he checks the leg kick.
Altare throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tynkkynen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Altare is rocked!
Tynkkynen lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Altare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tynkkynen lands a slapping body shot.
Altare seems to have got his legs back now.
Altare ducks right into an uppercut from Tynkkynen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare cracks Tynkkynen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tynkkynen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tynkkynen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tynkkynen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Altare falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rauno Tynkkynen!

Event: Death Squad 343:Lester v Z'tan
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##CL#
Altare rushes Domingo and presses him up against the cage.
Altare misses with some punches. #BC2#
Domingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Domingo misses.
Altare lands a body shot.
Domingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Domingo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Domingo missing with a left hand there. Altare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altare moves to clinch but Domingo breaks away
and Domingo counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare tries to clinch there but Domingo circles away.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altare.
A countering left hand to the body from Domingo misses.
Altare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domingo at a distance.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Domingo circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Domingo misses.
Altare misses with a hook to the body
and Domingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Domingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Altare's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Domingo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Altare or not.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Domingo on the inside.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Domingo. #T2#
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Domingo manages to break the clinch.
Domingo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Altare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
Altare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Altare moves to clinch but Domingo breaks away
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Domingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Domingo throws a counter combo.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Altare.
Altare tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Altare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Domingo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Altare scores with a jab to the body.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Altare scores with a jab to the head.
Altare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Altare. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare. #BC2#
Domingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Altare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Altare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.#CL#
Domingo gets tackled into the cage by Altare. Altare maintains the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo stalling in the clinch but Altare improves position.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Domingo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domingo.
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 John Altare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Altare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Altare looks to clinch
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Altare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Altare tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
Altare jabs at Domingo's body.
Altare connects with a single shot there.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Altare. #CL#
Altare moves into the clinch successfully.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Altare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John Altare has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo tries a knee to the head but Altare blocks it.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Altare is working Domingo over against the cage.
Domingo is breathing heavily.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare lands with a left to the head.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it. #T2#
Domingo blocks a body shot from Altare.
Domingo misses with some punches.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare scores with a shot to the side of Domingo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
Altare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Domingo controls the action.
Domingo taking a breather.
Altare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingo can do to turn this around?
Altare stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Domingo leaning against his opponent.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow. #T3#
Altare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domingo tries to break the clinch but Altare is controlling the position.
A short right from Domingo on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
A short right from Altare on the inside. #BC2#
Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare is looking to wear down Domingo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Domingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Altare.
Altare throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Altare clinches up against the cage.
Altare lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare. #T4#
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
Domingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Domingo.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Altare lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Domingo or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Domingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Domingo thuds his right hand into Altare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Altare misses with a looping left.
Altare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Altare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Altare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Altare misses with a hook to the body
and Domingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Domingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Domingo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Altare throws the left hand but Domingo avoids the punch easily.
Altare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domingo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Altare closes the distance and clinches.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Domingo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Altare has double underhooks.
Altare trying to control the position but instead, Domingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altare into the cage.
Altare digs a right hand into Domingo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Domingo's gas tank.
Domingo pressing his opponent against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Domingo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Domingo blocks a body shot from Altare. #T2#
Altare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Domingo.
A right hand to the body from Altare.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Domingo breaks the clinch.
Domingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Altare connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Domingo momentarily.
Altare wants to clinch but Domingo slips to the side
enabling Domingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Altare tries to clinch
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Altare feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Domingo sprawling to the canvas! Domingo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Altare finish him?! #ROC#
Domingo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo slips a jab from Altare.
Domingo is still on wobbly legs! Can Altare finish him?
Altare misses with a hook.
Domingo seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Altare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Altare swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Altare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Altare looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
Altare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Altare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Domingo on the side of the head.
John Altare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Altare defending well as Domingo loads up on a big left hand.
Altare throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
Domingo slips a straight right by Altare.
Altare scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Altare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
Altare throws a shot to the body. #T4##CL#
Altare pushes Domingo up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo leaning against his opponent.
Domingo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Altare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altare 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Death Squad 336:Duffy v Baba
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Altare lands a right hook to the body.
Altare looks to land a left hand but Lapikov moved out of range nicely.
Lapikov has a takedown stuffed.
Lapikov jabs at Altare's body.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Lapikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Altare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov swings for the body but Altare moves out of range. #CL#
Altare clinches with his opponent.
Lapikov takes a shot to the head.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Lapikov blocks a body shot from Altare.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapikov.
Lapikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Altare.
Lapikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Altare is working Lapikov over against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Lapikov controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land. #T2#
Lapikov blocking some punches.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Nice body punch from Altare.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapikov backwards.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Lapikov blocking some punches.
Lapikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Altare is leaning against Lapikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapikov avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage. #T3#
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapikov's elbow.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapikov.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapikov avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lapikov is stalling here.
Lapikov blocking some punches. #T4#
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare working aggressively here.
Lapikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Altare tries to break free but Lapikov pushes him back against the cage.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Lapikov's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Altare 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#
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lapikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Altare.#CL#
Altare forces Lapikov back against the cage and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Altare here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Lapikov's ribcage. Lapikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapikov prevents a body shot from Altare.
A frustrated look appears on Lapikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Altare misses with some punches.
Altare pushes Lapikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lapikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altare wants to clinch but Lapikov slips to the side
and Lapikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lapikov slips a straight right by Altare.
John Altare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altare drops Lapikov with a big left hand! Lapikov is injured, injured bad! Altare jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
Our winner, John Altare, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat. #CL2#
Altare clinches.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Altare.
Sackett working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Altare as the two fighters clinch.
Altare presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Altare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Altare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Altare.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Altare up against the cage.#T1#
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altare.
Altare lands an uppercut.
Altare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Altare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to work over Altare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare blocks an uppercut.
Altare has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Altare can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altare.#T2#
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
A short right from Altare.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Altare controls his hands.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
A nice left hand lands by Altare.
Sackett wants to stall.
Altare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Altare lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Altare backwards.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Altare is keeping busy.#T3#
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altare misses with the head strike.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
Sackett trying to stall but Altare improves his position.
Altare lands a left hand.
Altare lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Altare.
Altare lands a left hand.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Altare.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Altare lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Altare.
Good body shot from Altare.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
Altare gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Altare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Altare - that landed with a thud.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altare scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Sackett is rocked!
A short left from Altare.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Altare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altare throws a big uppercut that drops Sackett! More strikes from Altare and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sackett lies dazed against the cage as Altare celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
An out of breath John Altare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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