Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 198
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Starrk misses with a hook. Chulainn ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulainn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStarrk.
Chulainn looks for a takedown but Starrk sprawls well.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Starrk, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Starrk against the cage but Starrk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coyote Starrk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Chulainn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starrk swivels and escapes.
Chulainn tries to clinch up but Starrk circles away and keeps his distance.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Chulainn blocks the low kick.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Chulainn blocks the leg kick.
Chulainn feints the counter takedown.
Starrk looks to land a right hand but Chulainn moved out of range.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starrk as he jumps to the side.
Chulainn tries to clinch up but Starrk circles away and keeps his distance.
As Chulainn looks to move away, Starrk throws a big counter combo but Chulainn just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Chulainn forces Starrk back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Starrk tries a body shot but Chulainn blocks it.
Chulainn has Starrk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Starrk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chulainn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk lands with a left to the head.
Starrk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starrk prevents Chulainn from breaking the clinch.
Starrk tries to land knees in the clinch but Chulainn avoids the damage to the body.
Chulainn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Starrk struggles to land a body shot inside as Chulainn controls his hands.
Starrk misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Starrk.
A frustrated look appears on Chulainn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Starrk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chulainn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Starrk scores with a hook to the body.
Starrk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chulainn is defending well for now.
Starrk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Starrk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Starrk.
Chulainn goes for a takedown attempt but Starrk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Starrk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Starrk scores with a jab to the body.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Starrk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chulainn with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starrk scores with a punch to the head.
Starrk looks to land a combination but Chulainn avoids it well.
Chulainn with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Starrk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD2#
Chulainn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Starrk!
Starrk is looking to regain half guard here but Chulainn keeps moving and retains side control.
Chulainn working the ground and pound.#T3#
Starrk manages to get back to half guard.
Starrk wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
Chulainn is pressing down on Starrk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starrk is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starrk wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy.
Chulainn with the ground and pound but Starrk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starrk holds on and takes a little breather.
Chulainn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Starrk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chulainn.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Starrk has Chulainn pulled in close to control his posture.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
Starrk is adopting a defensive guard.
Starrk looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coyote Starrk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Starrk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chulainn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starrk tries to avoid it but Chulainn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starrk to the ground. Starrk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starrk throws an overhand right that lands on Chulainn's shoulder, as Chulainn tries to avoid the shot.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Starrk circles away easily
and Starrk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starrk throws a right and a left that Chulainn avoids nicely.
And Chulainn tries to counter it with a takedown but Starrk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Chulainn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starrk was covering up waiting for the punch and Chulainn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Starrk pulls Chulainn in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Starrk has wrist control.
Starrk controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Starrk.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chulainn postures up in Starrk's guard and throws a big left but Starrk blocks it.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Starrk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Starrk!#REVR#
Chulainn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starrk's guard. #REVB#
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starrk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Starrk is looking to stand up but Chulainn won't let him.
Starrk postures up.
Starrk preventing the sweep.
Starrk content to stall in guard here.
Starrk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Chulainn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
Chulainn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chulainn distracts Starrk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Starrk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Starrk preventing the sweep.
Chulainn trying to control the position.
Cu Chulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starrk is pushing down on Chulainn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chulainn is fighting to maintain full guard but Starrk has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Well, if Starrk 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.
Chulainn is trying to get back to full guard.
Starrk is trying to control. Chulainn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Starrk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starrk'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.
Starrk tries to pass to full mount but Chulainn defends it.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starrk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Starrk controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coyote Starrk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Starrk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chulainn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chulainn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starrk.
Starrk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chulainn can do to turn this around?
Chulainn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starrk pinned against the cage. Starrk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chulainn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starrk's waist but Starrk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chulainn off to one side.
Starrk throws a head kick but Chulainn moves out of range.
Starrk misses with a low kick as Chulainn jumps back.
And Chulainn tries to counter it with a takedown but Starrk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Starrk lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Chulainn as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Starrk scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Starrk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starrk has one of Chulainn's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Starrk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Starrk works his way into side control.
Chulainn tries to improve position but can't.
Chulainn sneaks back into half guard.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starrk wants to free his trapped foot but Chulainn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coyote Starrk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Starrk is working hard here to advance position.
Starrk is taking a breather. Chulainn 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.
Chulainn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chulainn wants to sweep but no luck.
Starrk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starrk trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starrk stands and throws Chulainn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chulainn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Starrk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chulainn is trying to escape the mount.
Chulainn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Chulainn is looking for a sweep. Starrk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chulainn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Starrk controlling from the top position.
Chulainn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chulainn is looking to sweep but instead, Starrk has passed into half guard.
Starrk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep. Starrk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coyote Starrk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Starrk, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coyote Starrk!

Event: GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Iwoba tries to sprawl but Chulainn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iwoba trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
Iwoba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chulainn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Iwoba wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
Well, if Chulainn 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.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwoba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba is pressing down on Chulainn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iwoba trying to control the position.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Iwoba trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn is working Iwoba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn is in close to Iwoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Iwoba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Iwoba!#REVB#
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iwoba won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iwoba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Chulainn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Iwoba has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Chulainn is squirming around nicely.
Chulainn is looking to improve his position but Iwoba isn't that keen on the idea.
Chulainn is squirming around, avoiding Iwoba's attempts to control the action.
Chulainn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iwoba connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Iwoba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iwoba connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Iwoba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Chulainn is rocked!
Iwoba drops a big elbow. That's hurt Chulainn! More shots from Iwoba and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bosco Iwoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Chulainn looks for a takedown but Horn sprawls well.
Horn misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
Chulainn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Horn's head.
Horn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
Chulainn is in close to Horn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn throws a strike but Horn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horn lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chulainn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Horn dodges it nicely.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horn trying to control here. #T2#
Chulainn winds up and cracks Horn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chulainn winds up and cracks Horn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
Horn is looking to control Chulainn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horn avoid being mounted?
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through Horn's hands, connecting with Horn's forehead.
Horn trying to control here.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Horn's temple.
Horn is looking to improve his position.
Horn wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horn is trying to get back to full guard.
Chulainn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chulainn looking to control but Horn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chulainn controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Horn wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy.
Horn taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard.
Horn trying to control but Chulainn postures up.
Horn is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chulainn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn is just content to waste time from the top position. Horn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Horn is trying to keep Chulainn in close.
Chulainn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Horn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Chulainn - just one landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulainn is defended easily by Horn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Horn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chulainn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Horn chips away with some ground and pound.
Horn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horn connects with a couple of short punches.
Horn with a nice head shot there.
Horn controlling from the top position.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Chulainn working a defensive guard here.
Horn is working Chulainn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Horn works over Chulainn with some ground and pound from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horn prevents Chulainn from getting back to his feet.
Horn connects with a couple of short punches.
Horn trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horn preventing the sweep.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to improve his position but instead Horn has moved into half guard.
Horn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chulainn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chulainn wants to hit a switch here but Horn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chulainn there! #T3#
Horn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Horn landing punches.
Chulainn is trying desperately to improve position.
Horn unloading with bombs!
Horn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chulainn tries to reverse the position but Horn maintains control.
Horn working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Chulainn is rocked!#T4#
Horn with shots to the head and body - Chulainn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Chulainn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horn lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Chulainn! Horn sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Chulainn and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Klas Horn!
After winning the bout, Klas Horn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: gc182
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Chulainn shoots in but Starrk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Starrk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Starrk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Starrk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Starrk blocks nicely.
Starrk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Starrk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn being controlled here momentarily.
Chulainn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Starrk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Starrk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chulainn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Starrk won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Chulainn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starrk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chulainn connects with a couple of short punches.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starrk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn is in close to Starrk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starrk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Chulainn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Chulainn has Starrk pulled in close to control his posture.
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Starrk from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chulainn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chulainn is striking off his back. Starrk thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Chulainn wants to improve his position but Starrk is controlling well.
Starrk is pressing down on Chulainn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chulainn is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chulainn is staying active underneath Starrk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chulainn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Starrk trying to control from half guard but Chulainn is working away.
Starrk wants to free his trapped foot but Chulainn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep. Starrk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn wants to control but Starrk is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Starrk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chulainn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starrk.
Chulainn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulainn fails with the takedown.
Chulainn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starrk's hands.
Chulainn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starrk can do to turn this around?
Chulainn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chulainn.
Chulainn darts in looking for a takedown but Starrk gets double underhooks and turns Chulainn into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starrk throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Starrk, which made it look bad. #T1#
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Starrk flicks out a counter leg kick but Chulainn steps away.#TD#
Chulainn looking to score a takedown here. Starrk is defending well but Chulainn drives through and ends up in Starrk's guard.
Chulainn 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.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Starrk keeps moving.
Starrk is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starrk has Chulainn pulled in close to control his posture.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starrk is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Starrk trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starrk stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.
Starrk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn wants to improve his position but instead Starrk has moved into half guard.
Starrk trying to mount his opponent but Chulainn defends it.
Starrk stalling.
Chulainn gets back to full guard.
Starrk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chulainn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chulainn is trying to keep Starrk in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chulainn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starrk avoids it really well and circles away.
Starrk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chulainn checks it well.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Starrk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn connects with the punch.
Starrk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Chulainn cracks Starrk with a good jab.
Chulainn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starrk.
Coyote Starrk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chulainn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Starrk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starrk. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chulainn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Starrk stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Chulainn dives in and scores a takedown into Starrk's guard.
Starrk wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Starrk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Starrk wants to sweep but no luck.
Starrk trying to control the position.
Starrk has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starrk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chulainn is in close to Starrk's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Starrk trying to keep a closed guard but Chulainn is proving a slippery customer.
Starrk wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Starrk is trying to keep Chulainn in close.
Starrk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Starrk preventing the sweep.
Chulainn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Starrk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Starrk stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.
Starrk passes into half guard.
Chulainn gets full guard.
Chulainn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starrk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn landing with the ground and pound.
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Starrk is controlling Chulainn's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starrk is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starrk is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chulainn wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starrk stays in close to Chulainn's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulainn 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS 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: gc 178
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
Chulainn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulainn tries to clinch up.
Chulainn lands a nice hook to Hanson's body. Hanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Chulainn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanson gets full guard.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanson's head.#SUB#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Chulainn defends easily.
Chulainn postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Hanson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Chulainn looking to pass the guard.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn being controlled here momentarily.
Chulainn won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanson has control of Chulainn's left arm, preventing Chulainn from doing any damage.
Hanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hanson is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanson cracks Chulainn with an open hand slap.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson shoots in but Chulainn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Hanson's guard.
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanson controlling Chulainn's posture. #T3#
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson is adopting a defensive guard.
Chulainn is in close to Hanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Chulainn trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.
Hanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chulainn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanson in particular looking to stall.
Hanson prevents Chulainn from improving his position.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chulainn keeps working.
Hanson content to control rather than advance.
Chulainn wants to get back to full guard but Hanson has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chulainn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chulainn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulainn misses with a looping left.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Chulainn shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Hanson tries to sprawl but Chulainn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanson wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cu Chulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Chulainn 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.
Hanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chulainn is working away from the top position though.
Chulainn is trying to control. Hanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Hanson is holding on to half guard well.
Chulainn throwing shots but Hanson is blocking nicely.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chulainn not doing much here.
Chulainn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn is looking to advance position but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson is holding on to half guard well.
Hanson trying to control here.
Hanson tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
Chulainn is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Hanson wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanson wants to get back to full guard.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chulainn prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chulainn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Chulainn prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Chulainn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanson taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard. #ROC2#
Hanson is rocked!
Chulainn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanson defending well though.
Oh Hanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chulainn scores with a big shot! Hanson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hanson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.

Event: gc 170
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1##TD#
Chulainn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Fda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chulainn pulls his head out easily.
Fda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Fda gets back to full guard.
Fda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn connects with a couple of short punches.
Our spies down at at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) inform us that Fda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fda wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Chulainn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chulainn defends it easily.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Fda looking for a sweep. Not yet Fda, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Fda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.
Fda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn postures up in Fda's guard and throws a big left but Fda blocks it.
Chulainn connects with a couple of short punches.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chulainn has passed into half guard!
Chulainn working Fda over with strikes. #T3#
Chulainn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Fda's temple.
Fda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chulainn is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fda is controlling Chulainn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Fda's temple.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Fda tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chulainn pulls his head out easily.
Chulainn is nestled in close to Fda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Fda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fda gets back to full guard.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fda is still in real trouble! Can Chulainn finish him?
Chulainn gets to his feet and stands over Fda, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fda felt that one! Chulainn unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fda from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cu Chulainn waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Gc164
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Chulainn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Child defends well and Chulainn ends up having to push Child into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Child tries to counter by clinching up but Chulainn breaks away and moves out of range.
Child throws a one two combo.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulainn moves away.
Chulainn with the counter takedown but Child avoids it easily.
Child cracks Chulainn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chulainn shoots for a takedown but Child saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Child was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Child - just one landing.
Child fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulainn is out of range.
Child connects with a leg kick. Chulainn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Chulainn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Child!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chulainn scores with punches from side control.
Chulainn working away.
Child is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Chulainn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Child keeps working.
Chulainn in side control, throwing shots but Child defends. #T1#
Child sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Child pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.
Chulainn working over Child with some ground and pound. Child looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Child keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Chulainn seems content to control.
Child is trying to stand back up but Chulainn is controlling him
Child wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well. #ES#
Child manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chulainn takes one to the chin there.
Chulainn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.#T2#
Child walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chulainn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chulainn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Child cracks the inside of Chulainn's front leg.
Child bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
Chulainn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn dives in for a single leg takedown but Child sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chulainn checks the leg kick.
Donk. Child catches Chulainn right on the button with a cross.
Child moves out of range of the strikes.
Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcus Child is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Chulainn tries to counter it with a takedown but Child pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chulainn slips a straight right by Child.
Child tries to move into range but Chulainn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Child fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulainn is out of range.
Chulainn misses the jab.
Child lands with a good body shot.#T3##TD2#
Child tries to sprawl but Chulainn drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Child kicks off Chulainn and gets to his feet.
Child misses with a straight left.
Child misses with a body shot.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Child as he avoids it easily.
Child swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chulainn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Child takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Child throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Child throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Child gets caught napping as Chulainn dives in and scores a takedown. Child manages to retain guard.
Child wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Child is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Child is looking to stand back up but Chulainn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Child.
Child tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Child trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Child is a slippery customer.
Child wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Child dodges it nicely.
Chulainn winds up and cracks Child with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Chulainn.
Child is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Child wants to control the action here but instead Chulainn manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Child dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chulainn fails with the takedown
enabling Child to counter with a crisp jab.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Child, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Child against the cage but Child circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Child loads up on a big right hand but Chulainn slips the punch.
Child tries to score with a low kick but Chulainn moves his leg out of the way.
Chulainn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chulainn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Child.
Child throws a hook but Chulainn avoids it easily.
Chulainn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Child throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chulainn shoots and misses
and Child counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Child with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Chulainn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chulainn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chulainn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Child is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chulainn is controlling him. #ES#
Child pushes Chulainn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child looks to land a combination but Chulainn avoids it well. #T1#
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Child lands a jab to the head.
Child looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Child sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Child misses with a hook. Chulainn ducked under it nicely.
Chulainn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Child defends it well.#CL2#
Chulainn clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Child.
Chulainn blocks an uppercut.
Child is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chulainn can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Chulainn breaks from the clinch.
Child misses with a straight right.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child leaves Chulainn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Child tries to sprawl but Chulainn drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Child manages to escape and get back to his feet! #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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulainn is defended easily by Child.
Child bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Child missing with a left hand there. Chulainn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Child with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Chulainn blocks the low kick.
Chulainn has a takedown stuffed.
Child throws a series of punches but Chulainn avoids them all with ease.
Chulainn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chulainn misses the jab.
Chulainn lands with a right hand.
Child connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Chulainn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Child defends it nicely.
Chulainn checks a leg kick.
Chulainn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Child, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Child against the cage but Child circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Chulainn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Child was covering up waiting for the punch and Chulainn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Child is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Chulainn connects with a couple of short punches.
Chulainn distracts Child with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Child wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling the position.
Chulainn working some strikes from top position.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Child wants to stand up but Chulainn is controlling him.
Chulainn distracts Child with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Child dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Child lands with a good body shot.
Marcus Child is winning the standup battle so far.
Child swinging wildly here.
Chulainn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Child throws a looping overhand right but Chulainn ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Chulainn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Child's half guard.
Child manages to get to full guard.
Chulainn working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn pushing down on Child's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Child tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Child regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.
Child wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling the position.
Child preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Child tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Child has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn stops Child from standing up.
Child has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Child has wrist control.
Chulainn stops Child from standing up.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Child wants to stand up but Chulainn is controlling him.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Child is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chulainn is controlling him. #ES#
Child has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chulainn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A punch lands to the side of Child 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Child swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Child jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Chulainn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chulainn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cu Chulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chulainn scoring with punches from side control.
Child is trying to get back to his feet.
Marcus Child is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Child keeps working.
Child is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chulainn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chulainn working away.
Child is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chulainn is controlling him well.#T4#
Chulainn trying to control the action but Child is working from the bottom.
Chulainn working the body and head with strikes.
Chulainn cracks Child with a big elbow.
Chulainn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chulainn working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn landing a few strikes.
Chulainn scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Child is rocked!
Chulainn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oh Child is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Child is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chulainn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cu Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Child seems to have got his legs back now.
Chulainn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Child 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Child!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcus Child waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Gc159
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Chulainn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McHughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Chulainn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
Chulainn postures up.
McHughes is pulling down on Chulainn's head to control his posture.
McHughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Chulainn postures up in McHughes's guard and throws a big left but McHughes blocks it. #SUB2#
McHughes is looking for a triangle but Chulainn pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn advances position into side control!
McHughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chulainn connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on McHughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chulainn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McHughes some visible discomfort.
Chulainn cracks McHughes with a big elbow.
McHughes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chulainn connects with a decent elbow.
McHughes sneaks back into half guard.
Chulainn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn 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.
Chulainn is nestled in close to McHughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chulainn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McHughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn moves nicely into side control.
McHughes struggling a bit here.
Chulainn working the head with strikes.
Chulainn trying to control the action but McHughes is working from the bottom.
McHughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chulainn trying to control from half guard but McHughes is working away.
Chulainn winds up and cracks McHughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McHughes is looking to improve his position.
McHughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chulainn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chulainn working over McHughes with some ground and pound. McHughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but McHughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to McHughes's temple.
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through McHughes's hands, connecting with McHughes's forehead.#T4#
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
McHughes is rocked!
Chulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McHughes is still in real trouble! Can Chulainn finish him?
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but McHughes keeps working.
McHughes seems to have recovered his senses.
McHughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulainn tries to pass to full mount but McHughes defends it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McHughes is looking to chop away at Chulainn's legs.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHughes can do to turn this around?
Chulainn checks a low kick from McHughes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Chulainn feints and as McHughes raises his hands in defense, Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chulainn works over McHughes with some ground and pound from guard.
Chulainn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chulainn lands a couple of elbows.
Chulainn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McHughes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chulainn in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#
McHughes is rocked!
Chulainn lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt McHughes! Chulainn senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put McHughes out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS 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: OFC: Blood Night XXXVII
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Chulainn looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range.
Chulainn staying out of range there.#TD#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Newell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Newell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chulainn cracks Newell with a big right hand but Newell 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.
Newell can't do much from the bottom here.
Newell 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.
Chulainn lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Newell is avoiding damage well.
Chulainn working away.
Newell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chulainn in side control, throwing shots but Newell defends. #T1#
Newell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Newell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chulainn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Newell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chulainn working over Newell with some ground and pound. Newell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulainn working over Newell with some ground and pound. Newell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulainn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chulainn is nestled in close to Newell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chulainn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Newell wants to improve his position but Chulainn is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chulainn connects with a nice short shot to Newell's temple. #T2#
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Newell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Newell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chulainn keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Newell working some strikes from top position.
Newell looking to pass the guard.
Newell keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Newell slips nicely into half guard.
Chulainn is looking to get back to full guard here but Newell has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Newell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chulainn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Axis of Evil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chulainn is trying to work for a sweep but Newell has mounted him!
Chulainn is looking to get to half guard.
Newell looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Chulainn regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Newell.
Newell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newell tries to pass to full mount but Chulainn defends it.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chulainn moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chulainn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn blocks a jab.
Chulainn takes a swing at Newell's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chulainn.
Chulainn working the ground and pound but Newell is defending the strikes.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newell can do to turn this around?
Newell is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but Newell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Newell is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newell controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chulainn connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Newell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chulainn has his hands clasped together but Newell extends and breaks Chulainn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Newell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duke Newell!

Event: OFC 274: Shifter vs Coleman II
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Chulainn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herald tries to avoid it but Chulainn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herald to the ground. Herald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chulainn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herald swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Herald closes the distance and clinches.
Herald presses Chulainn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chulainn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herald is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulainn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herald misses with a punch to the body.
Herald misses with a punch to the body.
Herald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chulainn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn throws a head punch that misses.
Herald misses with a punch on the inside.
Herald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chulainn tries to score a body lock takedown but Herald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Herald.
Chulainn is looking for a takedown.
Herald misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Chulainn can't break the clinch.
Herald tries to throw a body punch but Chulainn avoids it by throwing Herald back against the cage.
Herald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herald lands a right hand.
Chulainn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chulainn can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Herald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herald enables Chulainn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Herald controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Herald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herald 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.#T2#
Chulainn postures up.
Herald is pulling down on Chulainn's head. It's preventing any offense from Chulainn, at least for the moment.
Chulainn postures up in Herald's guard and throws a big left but Herald blocks it.
Herald has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Chulainn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chulainn trying to control the action but Herald is working from the bottom.
Chulainn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Herald gets back to half guard.
Chulainn looks to land a strike but Herald avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Herald is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Herald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chulainn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Herald has passed into side control.
Chulainn is looking to regain half guard here but Herald keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Herald wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Herald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Herald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chulainn staying out of range there.
Herald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chulainn fails with the takedown.#TD#
Chulainn scores with a takedown into Herald's guard.
Chulainn throws a strike but Herald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Herald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Herald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Herald advances position into side control!
Chulainn is trying to get back to half guard.
Chulainn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herald trying to pass the guard but Chulainn defending well.
Chulainn trying to get back to full guard but Herald takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chulainn manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chulainn is trying to get back to full guard.
Herald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chulainn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herald's guard. #REVR##T3#
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Herald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Herald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chulainn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herald stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.
Herald trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is trying to keep Herald in close.
Herald stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.#T4#
Herald trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herald forces his way into half guard.
Herald passes to side control.
Herald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chulainn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Herald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herald trying to control the action but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Herald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chulainn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Herald!
Herald is looking for a sweep.
Chulainn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Herald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chulainn trying to control the position but Herald is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Herald managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chulainn. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Herald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chulainn's best efforts.
We've been hearing that Chulainn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Chulainn.
Herald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Nice strikes from Chulainn there.
Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herald's head.
Herald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn throws a strike but Herald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chulainn trying to control but Herald is working from the bottom.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Herald keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Herald has control of Chulainn's left arm, preventing Chulainn from doing any damage.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Herald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herald is pulling down on Chulainn's head. It's preventing any offense from Chulainn, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herald avoids the body shot from Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with a nice right hand.
Herald throws an overhand right that lands on Chulainn's shoulder, as Chulainn tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Herald's guard.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Herald blocks nicely.
Herald is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
Herald seems keen to control Chulainn's posture.
Herald is continuing to stall.
Chulainn trying to move into half guard but instead Herald has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Chulainn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herald manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Herald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Herald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn pushing down on Herald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herald has hold of Chulainn's hands but Chulainn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cu Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herald 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Herald!
A very excited looking Travis Herald rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFC 268: Unchained
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Chulainn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Chulainn persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chulainn.
Chulainn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Potter stuffs the takedown attempt from Chulainn. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chulainn's calf.
Potter throws a leg kick which misses Chulainn's front leg but catches the back leg as Chulainn tries to avoid it.
Chulainn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. Chulainn tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chulainn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Potter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chulainn on his heels. He'll look to pass Chulainn's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Chulainn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chulainn is on top in guard. #REVR#
Potter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potter pulls Chulainn in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Chulainn is proving a slippery customer.
Chulainn lands a couple of elbows.
Chulainn tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard. #T2#
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Potter has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position.
Chulainn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter trying to control the position.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Chulainn is proving a slippery customer.
Potter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Potter has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Potter 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.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Chulainn looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Potter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Chulainn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Potter working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Chulainn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.
Potter controlling Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Potter has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Potter controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chulainn'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.
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 Cu Chulainn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chulainn connects with a looping right hand.
Potter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
A big right from Potter misses.
Chulainn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Potter throws a hook but Chulainn avoids it easily.
Potter stalks Chulainn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chulainn's face. Chulainn staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
And Potter tries to counter it with a takedown but Chulainn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Potter tries to clinch up but Chulainn circles away and keeps his distance.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Potter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chulainn doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Chulainn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chulainn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chulainn is looking to sweep but instead, Potter has passed into half guard.
Chulainn tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Potter wants to free his trapped foot but Chulainn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chulainn! #T2#
Potter working Chulainn over with strikes here.
Potter trying to control but Chulainn is having none of it.
Potter content just to control the position here.
Potter trying to control but Chulainn is having none of it.
Potter lands a big shot there that rocks Chulainn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Potter controlling from the full mount.
Chulainn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Potter controlling the pace for now.
Potter prevents Chulainn from getting the reversal.
Potter looking to control but Chulainn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chulainn is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Chulainn is squirming around, avoiding Potter's attempts to control the action.
Chulainn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Potter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chulainn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Potter wants to control the pace but Chulainn is squirming around nicely.
Chulainn is looking to improve his position but Potter isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chulainn is looking to escape.
Chulainn can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chulainn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chulainn shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Chulainn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chulainn goes for a double leg but Potter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potter continues to drive forward.
No luck for Chulainn with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potter but Potter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chulainn stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Potter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potter catches Chulainn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Chulainn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Potter pushes Chulainn off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chulainn throws out the jab.
Chulainn throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulainn misses with a looping right.
Chulainn has his takedown stuffed
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Potter gets back to full guard.
Potter looking to control.
Chulainn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Potter trying to control the position here.
Potter controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn is fighting to break Potter's control of his arms but Potter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander Potter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely. #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.
Potter is trying to keep Chulainn in close.
Potter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chulainn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
Potter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chulainn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chulainn is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Chulainn trying to control the position.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Potter won't allow Chulainn to get back to his feet.
Potter wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chulainn misses with a looping left.
Potter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chulainn sizes up Potter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Chulainn, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Chulainn against the cage but Chulainn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Potter slaps away a takedown attempt from Chulainn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn.
Potter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chulainn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Chulainn persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulainn is just out of range.
Potter goes for a double leg but Chulainn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chulainn continues to drive forward.
Potter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Potter tries to keep at a distance but Chulainn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chulainn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulainn looks for a takedown but Potter sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Potter.
I think Potter 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Potter!

Event: OFC 259: Guardians
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Lockyer with a nice cross.
Lockyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Chulainn connects with a nice looking jab.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Chulainn's head but Chulainn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Chulainn throwing shots but Lockyer is blocking nicely.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chulainn controlling the pace.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chulainn stops Lockyer from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Lockyer dodges it nicely.
Lockyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn.
Lockyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn. #T1#
Lockyer taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through Lockyer's hands, connecting with Lockyer's forehead.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lockyer to regain full guard.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lockyer managing to control the position.
Chulainn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lockyer's head.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lockyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn. #T2#
Chulainn throws a strike but Lockyer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lockyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chulainn controls the pace.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lockyer wants to stand up but Chulainn is controlling him. #ES#
Lockyer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chulainn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lockyer scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn shoots and misses
and Lockyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lockyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Chulainn is rocked!
Lockyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chulainn is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Lockyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Lockyer scores with a body shot.
Chulainn looks to land a left hand but Lockyer moved out of range nicely.
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Chulainn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lockyer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chulainn.
Darren Lockyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Lockyer lands a big right hook! Chulainn looks hurt but is still standing! Lockyer lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Chulainn falls down and Lockyer dives in with a huge hammer fist! Chulainn's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lockyer runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Lockyer!
A relieved looking Darren Lockyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Chulainn cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
Blake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn stands up over Blake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chulainn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.#T1#
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Chulainn is working Blake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Blake wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Chulainn being controlled here momentarily.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Blake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Blake!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chulainn can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chulainn tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Blake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Blake is looking to stall here but Chulainn recovers full guard.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blake is looking to stand up but Chulainn won't let him.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Blake wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Blake controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chulainn defends well.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Chulainn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chulainn defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Chulainn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulainn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake cracks Chulainn with a good jab.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Blake lands with a kick to the temple. Chulainn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blake sprawls well. Blake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chulainn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Chulainn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chulainn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
The strikes coming from Chulainn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blake bucks up and tries to throw Chulainn off but instead Chulainn has got his back!
Blake prevents Chulainn from getting a body triangle.
Chulainn wants to control the position but Blake frees himself and scrambles - Chulainn manages to regain control in side control.
Chulainn working the ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Chulainn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chulainn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blake is avoiding damage well.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Chulainn taking a break here but Blake is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chulainn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Blake kicks Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chulainn lands a body shot.
Chulainn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulainn.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Blake, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake with a jab.
Chulainn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blake misses with the combination.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Blake, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Blake against the cage but Blake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chulainn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Jesse Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##TD#
Chulainn feints and as Blake raises his hands in defense, Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blake wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Blake.
Chulainn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blake circles away.
Blake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blake goes for a double leg but Chulainn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chulainn continues to drive forward.
Blake throws a series of punches but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chulainn stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.#CL#
Chulainn moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Chulainn has him pressed against the cage.
Blake wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Blake's guard.#T1#
Chulainn postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Blake blocks nicely.
Blake is controlling Chulainn's posture.#T2#
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake controlling Chulainn's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Blake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chulainn needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely.#T3#
A jab from Chulainn finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
A slow jab from Chulainn misses its intended target.
Blake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blake pushes Chulainn away with a front kick.#TD#
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Blake is refusing to be controlled, as Chulainn sits in half guard.
Chulainn is really struggling to control Blake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy. #T4#
Chulainn is controlling the pace.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulainn 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXI
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Ashton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ashton takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.#TD#
Ashton gets caught flat footed, as Chulainn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Ashton.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Ashton blocks nicely.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chulainn pushes down on Ashton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Chulainn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chulainn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Ashton is defending well.
Ashton is trying to maintain the position but Chulainn is very close to passing his half guard.
Chulainn is looking to stall here but Ashton recovers full guard.
Chulainn lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Chulainn postures up in Ashton's guard and throws a big left but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton trying to control the position.
Chulainn lands a couple of digs.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Ashton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chulainn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chulainn with the ground and pound but Ashton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton has his hands on Chulainn's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chulainn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Ashton trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Ashton won't allow Chulainn to sweep him here.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn striking off his back. #T4#
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton chips away with some ground and pound.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Ashton postures up and lands a big shot to Chulainn's brow.
Ashton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashton postures up and lands a big shot to Chulainn's brow.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ashton has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn 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#
Chulainn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Chulainn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ashton is trying to get back to half guard.
Chulainn taking a break here but Ashton is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton is trying to control but Chulainn manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chulainn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ashton is working to get back to half guard.
Ashton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ashton has hold of Chulainn's hands but Chulainn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chulainn is thwarting Ashton's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow.
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn.
Ashton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ashton works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Chulainn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashton is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
We've been hearing that Chulainn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chulainn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Chulainn wants to improve his position but instead Ashton has moved into half guard.
Ashton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chulainn keeps working.
Chulainn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ashton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chulainn is trying to control but can't.
Chulainn gets back to full guard.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Ashton chips away with some ground and pound.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ashton has passed into side control.
Chulainn is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep.
Chulainn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashton landing a few strikes.
Ashton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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 Cu Chulainn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chulainn to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Chulainn gets a double leg takedown into Ashton's guard.
Ashton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ashton working the head and body with strikes.
Chulainn trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton trying to control the action but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Ashton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton trying to control from half guard but Chulainn is working away. #T1#
Ashton prevents Chulainn from improving his position.
Ashton is keen to just control but Chulainn is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Ashton.
Ashton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Chulainn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Ashton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chulainn gets full guard.
Ashton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chulainn's head.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Chulainn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ashton is trying to maintain the position but Chulainn is very close to passing his half guard.
Chulainn lands strikes from half guard.
Chulainn is looking to stall here but Ashton recovers full guard.
Chulainn preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn passes Ashton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ashton is trying to get back to full guard.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chulainn throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Ashton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chulainn, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC 240: Ravager
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Chulainn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blasts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Blasts, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Blasts against the cage but Blasts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blasts, right into the meat.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. Chulainn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blasts misses the target.
Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blasts.
Chulainn dips to his left and cracks Blasts with an uppercut!
Blasts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Chulainn.
Blasts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blasts wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chulainn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blasts on his heels. He'll look to pass Blasts's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Blasts wriggles free and stands up.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blasts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chulainn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Chulainn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blasts to the ground. Chulainn is now in Blasts's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Blasts manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Blasts has a couple of punches blocked by Chulainn.
I was talking to Chulainn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chulainn blocks a body shot from Blasts.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blasts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blasts throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chulainn blocks it with crossed arms.
Chulainn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Blasts.
Chulainn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blasts lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Blasts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blasts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blasts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chulainn avoids it.
Chulainn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blasts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blasts scores with a hook.#TD#
Chulainn scores with a takedown into Blasts's guard.
Blasts wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn passes into half guard. #REVB#
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through Blasts's hands, connecting with Blasts's forehead.#T3#
Blasts is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blasts 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.
Blasts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn wants to control but Blasts is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blasts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chulainn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blasts is refusing to be controlled, as Chulainn sits in half guard.
Chulainn thows a huge punch but Blasts dodges it nicely.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Blasts wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blasts's head.
Blasts is trying to stand back up but Chulainn is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chulainn lands a nice shot that snaps Blasts's head back.
Chulainn shoots in and drives through. Blasts sprawls well.
Chulainn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blasts counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Blasts has one foot on Chulainn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Chulainn finds it's way through Blasts's defenses.
Blasts moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Chulainn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blasts to the ground. Chulainn is now in Blasts's guard.#ES2#
Blasts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blasts defends it nicely.
Blasts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chulainn takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Blasts tenderised Chulainn's leg. Chulainn is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Blasts gets caught napping as Chulainn dives in and scores a takedown. Blasts manages to retain guard.
Chulainn stops Blasts from standing up.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blasts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn stops Blasts from standing up. #T1#
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blasts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rupert Blasts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blasts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn trying to control but Blasts is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Blasts pushes Chulainn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chulainn shoots in for a double leg but Blasts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blasts stuffs the takedown attempt from Chulainn. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blasts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chulainn's knee momentarily.
Blasts throws a shot from downtown. Chulainn moves away and avoids it.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blasts tries to clinch but Chulainn is having none of it.
Blasts throws a looping overhand right but Chulainn ducks down to avoid it.
Blasts thuds a left hand into Chulainn's body.#TD#
Chulainn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blasts was covering up waiting for the punch and Chulainn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Chulainn prevents Blasts from getting back to his feet.
Blasts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Blasts pushes Chulainn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some bone on bone action there as Chulainn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blasts slaps away a takedown attempt from Chulainn, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Chulainn drives through with a takedown into Blasts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blasts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blasts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Blasts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chulainn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chulainn has a takedown stuffed.
Chulainn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blasts.#T3#
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulainn is just out of range.
Blasts tries to clinch there but Chulainn circles away.
Chulainn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blasts pinned against the cage. Blasts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chulainn throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blasts leaves Chulainn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blasts as he jumps to the side.
Chulainn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blasts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. Chulainn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
Blasts lands a slapping body shot.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulainn.
Blasts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chulainn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blasts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn. #T4#
Chulainn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blasts.
A head kick misses from Blasts.
Chulainn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt
letting Blasts counter with a right hand.
Blasts catches Chulainn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chulainn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blasts tries to clinch there but Chulainn circles away.
Chulainn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blasts's head.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
Blasts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blasts.
Blasts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts dips to his left and cracks Chulainn with an uppercut!
Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Blasts 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#
A jab lands there for Chulainn.#TD#
Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Blasts pushes Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.
Blasts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blasts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chulainn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chulainn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Chulainn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Blasts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blasts wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blasts is trying to stand back up but Chulainn is controlling him
Ground and pound from Chulainn.
Blasts pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.
Chulainn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blasts wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Blasts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Blasts kicks Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blasts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Blasts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chulainn shoots in but Blasts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chulainn tests Blasts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chulainn dives in and grabs Blasts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blasts pushes down on Chulainn's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn lands a really nice looking cross but Blasts seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blasts looks to throw the jab but Chulainn is out of range. #T3#
Blasts throws a front kick that sends Chulainn stumbling back into the cage.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Blasts, which made it look bad.
Chulainn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blasts swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chulainn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blasts scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blasts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rupert Blasts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chulainn throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range. #TD#
Chulainn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blasts sprawls well initially but Chulainn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blasts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Blasts has one foot on Chulainn's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blasts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blasts scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chulainn checks a leg kick.
Chulainn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blasts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Blasts. That snapped Chulainn's head back. #CL2#
Blasts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chulainn blocks a body shot from Blasts.
Chulainn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chulainn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blasts after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks with his arms.
Blasts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards.
Cu Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blasts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
A less than humble Rupert Blasts misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: LKO International FW5
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Chulainn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chulainn lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Business has wrist control.
Business working a defensive guard here.
Chulainn stopping the sweep attempt from Business.
Business is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Business blocks nicely.
Chulainn won't allow Business to sweep him here.
Chulainn landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Business not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Business looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chulainn is one step ahead there.
Business trying to keep a closed guard but Chulainn is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Business wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Business wants to sweep but no luck.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn won't allow Business to sweep him here.
Business has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chulainn has passed into side control. #T2#
Business is trying to work for a sweep but Chulainn has mounted him!
Business is desperately trying to improve his position but Chulainn has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Chulainn.
Business working to try and regain half guard.
Chulainn scoring with strikes but Business is staying in there.
Chulainn prevents Business from getting the reversal.
Business tries to hold on but Chulainn pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn looking to finish Business with some ground and pound. This is bad for Business!
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!
Business tries to hold on but Chulainn postures up.
Business manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Business is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Business is working hard here to advance position.
Business is refusing to be controlled, as Chulainn sits in half guard.
Chulainn lands with a punch from half guard.
Chulainn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chulainn not doing much here.
Business tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
Chulainn is looking to advance position but Business won't allow it.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Business's head. #T4#
Business is looking to improve his position.
Business gets back to full guard.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Business had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chulainn defends it easily.
Chulainn connects with a couple of short punches.
Business has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn cracks Business with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Business working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chulainn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chulainn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Business wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Chulainn gets a takedown into half guard.
Business is pressing down on Chulainn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chulainn postures up and lands a big shot to Business's brow.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn stands up over Business, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Chulainn stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Business has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chulainn manages to get his head free but now Business has transitioned to an armbar! Chulainn grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Business! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monkey Business!
An out of breath Monkey Business thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LKO17 LockDown
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from One.#TD2#
Chulainn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
One is controlling Chulainn's trapped leg to prevent Chulainn from advancing to side control.
One is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chulainn scores with a couple of nice shots.
One wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chulainn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
One is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
One is refusing to be controlled, as Chulainn sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard.
Chulainn not doing much here.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chulainn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn. #T1#
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is trying to stand.
Chulainn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
One is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chulainn jumps into side control!
Chulainn working the ground and pound from side control.
One is trying to control Chulainn's posture but Chulainn avoids it.
One is trying to get back to his feet.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
One wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chulainn lands a nice forearm strike.
One wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
One wants to control but Chulainn postures up.
One is trying to get back to half guard.
One struggling a bit here.
Chulainn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but One keeps working.
One wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chulainn working the ground and pound from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chulainn working his ground and pound in the gym.
One taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chulainn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
One struggling a bit here.
Chulainn working the ground and pound from side control.
One is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Chulainn is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
One is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
One is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Chulainn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
One pushes Chulainn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chulainn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chulainn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chulainn in side control, throwing shots but One defends.
One is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
One managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chulainn. #T4#
Chulainn trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
One tries to bench press Chulainn off him but Chulainn keeps the position.
Chulainn tries to move into full mount but can't pass One's legs.
Chulainn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down One's shoulder. That is not cool.
One wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn in side control lands a decent elbow.
One is pushing Chulainn's head away, looking to escape. Chulainn manages to hold on to the position though.
Chulainn controls the position.
Chulainn wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on One's face as Chulainn controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES#
One throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
One throws a shot from downtown. Chulainn moves away and avoids it.
Chulainn with the counter takedown but One avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chulainn. #ES#
One sneaks out the side door and pushes Chulainn away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chulainn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chulainn takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from One misses.
One drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Nice straight punches there by One. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of One.
One lands with a straight right. Chulainn didn't see that one coming.
Chulainn shoots for a takedown but One saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ay One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
One staying out of range there.
Chulainn closes this distance looking for a takedown but One circles away.
One swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
One swinging wildly here.
Chulainn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1##TD2#
Chulainn drives through with a takedown into guard.
One is looking to stand up but Chulainn isn't so interested in that idea.
Chulainn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
One is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. #ES#
One pushes Chulainn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Chulainn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Chulainn.
Chulainn lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Chulainn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chulainn throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
One makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
One misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by One's head coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn with the counter takedown but One avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Chulainn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging One to the ground. Chulainn is now in One's guard.#ES#
One scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Chulainn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. One was covering up waiting for the punch and Chulainn finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
One pushes Chulainn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ay One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
One throws out a powerful jab.
Chulainn scores with a nice strike.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Chulainn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulainn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
One is looking to regain half guard here but Chulainn keeps moving and retains side control.
One takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Chulainn landing a few strikes.
One is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chulainn working the ground and pound but One is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chulainn working away.
Chulainn prevents One from escaping the position.
Chulainn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chulainn in side control, throwing shots but One defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One tries to improve position but can't.
One is trying to get back to his feet.
Cu Chulainn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chulainn wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ay One dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
One walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
One throws a lazy right hand but Chulainn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One takes a swing at Chulainn's ribcage but misses.
A jab from One misses. #TD2#
One gets caught napping as Chulainn dives in and scores a takedown. One manages to retain guard.
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
One wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chulainn is in close to One's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chulainn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
One keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
One is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
One 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.
Chulainn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chulainn prevents One from getting back to his feet.
Chulainn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
One wants to control but Chulainn is keeping busy.
One is trying to stand back up but Chulainn is controlling him
Chulainn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One is looking to escape.
Chulainn throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chulainn lands strikes from half guard.
One tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
One is looking for a sweep. Chulainn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.
One wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
One makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ay One is winning the standup battle so far.
One cracks Chulainn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
One misses with a straight right.
Chulainn scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts One as he jumps to the side.
Chulainn moves away from the strike by One.
One lands with a right hand.
Chulainn scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Chulainn gets a double leg takedown into One's guard.#T3#
One is looking to stand back up but Chulainn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by One.
Chulainn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One trying to control from the bottom.
Chulainn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chulainn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
One is trying to stand.
Chulainn wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
One has hold of Chulainn's hands but Chulainn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
One is looking to control Chulainn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can One avoid being mounted?
One is trying to stand up here but Chulainn is controlling him well.
Chulainn wants to control but One is keeping him busy. #T4#
Chulainn working over One with some ground and pound. One looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulainn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
One wants to get back to his feet.
Chulainn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chulainn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chulainn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
One tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through One's hands, connecting with One's forehead.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
One is trying to control but Chulainn passes into side control!
One is pushing Chulainn's head away, looking to escape. Chulainn manages to hold on to the position though.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chulainn 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS 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: LKO 11 Anaconda
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Chulainn avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Chulainn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chulainn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chulainn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Chulainn takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Chulainn takes one on the button.
Chulainn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Chulainn gets a double leg takedown into Hall's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Chulainn postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Chulainn wants to get back to full guard.
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chulainn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Chulainn's legs - danger averted.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chulainn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chulainn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hall is keen to just control but Chulainn is a slippery customer.
Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall winds up and cracks Chulainn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Chulainn's temple.
Chulainn is looking to improve his position.
Chulainn trying to control from the bottom.
Chulainn taking some punishment here, with Hall in his half guard.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Chulainn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chulainn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
Hall works over Chulainn with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Hall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chulainn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh Chulainn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Hall advances position into side control!
Hall in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall working the head with strikes.
Chulainn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Axis of Evil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chulainn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall lands a strong strike to the head of Chulainn. That's dazed him! Hall looking to finish here. Chulainn is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hall lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Hall!
A relieved looking Justin Hall 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: LKO Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Chulainn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowie circles away.
Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raphael Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chulainn misses with a looping right.
Bowie defending well as Chulainn loads up on a big left hand.
Bowie ducks under a wild hook from Chulainn.
A left lands for Bowie.
Chulainn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn.
Chulainn tests Bowie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowie tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowie misses with a looping left.
Bowie misses with the combination.
A low kick from Bowie is predictable there #TD#
and Chulainn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chulainn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie keeping full guard, as Chulainn tries to pass. #T1#
Chulainn throws a strike but Bowie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bowie wanted to stand there but Chulainn had control of the position.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chulainn is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn is looking to stand up but Bowie isn't so interested in that idea.
Chulainn looking to control.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn wants to hit a switch here but Bowie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chulainn there!
Chulainn working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Bowie is looking to stand but Chulainn has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Chulainn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chulainn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chulainn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chulainn.
Chulainn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowie's guard. #REVR#
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chulainn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Chulainn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Bowie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chulainn is controlling him.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn throws a strike but Bowie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bowie wants to get up but he can't break Chulainn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Chulainn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Bowie controlling him for the moment.
Bowie wants to get up but he can't break Chulainn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Chulainn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowie is one step ahead there.
Bowie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chulainn is proving hard to escape from.
Chulainn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowie tried to score with a low kick but Chulainn checks it.
Chulainn clobbers Bowie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Chulainn blocks the low kick.
Bowie lands a body shot.
Bowie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulainn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raphael Bowie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bowie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chulainn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bowie's hands.
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowie as he jumps to the side.
Bowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Bowie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bowie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowie throws a sloppy head kick and Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn slips a straight right by Bowie.
Bowie lands a slapping body shot.
Bowie misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulainn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowie, which made it look bad.
Bowie lands with a hook. Chulainn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chulainn has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chulainn momentarily. #T1#
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Bowie.
Chulainn feinted with a counter takedown.
Bowie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowie misses with a leg kick.
Chulainn blocks a leg kick.
Chulainn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chulainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowie.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chulainn.
Bowie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowie misses with a low kick as Chulainn jumps back.
Bowie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Bowie.
Bowie is looking to slow Chulainn down with leg kicks.
Bowie misses with a hook #TD#
and Chulainn counters with a single leg into guard. Bowie didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Bowie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Bowie!#REVB##T2#
Chulainn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowie is one step ahead there.
Bowie postures up.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Bowie controlling him for the moment.
Bowie wants to get up but he can't break Chulainn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chulainn is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chulainn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bowie has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowie wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowie's head.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Bowie is keeping the position.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowie wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Bowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulainns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulainn.
Bowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowie tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Bowie misses #TD#
and Chulainn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bowie!
Bowie wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is dominant here and he's now got Bowie's back!
Bowie finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Bowie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chulainn's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Bowie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chulainn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Bowie misses. #TD#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chulainn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chulainn misses with a head shot. Bowie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn prevents Bowie from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn is working Bowie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulainn trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Chulainn won't allow Bowie to get back to his feet.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Bowie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chulainn is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn walks into a left hand. #T2#
Nice jab there from Bowie.
Bowie 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.
Chulainn takes a swing at Bowie's ribcage but misses.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chulainn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chulainn is looking to advance position but Bowie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chulainn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chulainn regains half guard.
Bowie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chulainn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chulainn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chulainn is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chulainn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Bowie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chulainn is trying to keep Bowie in close.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bowie stopping the sweep attempt from Chulainn.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bowie wants to stand but Chulainn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raphael Bowie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chulainn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chulainn throws a strike but Bowie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
Bowie being controlled here, momentarily.
Cu Chulainn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowie 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Chulainn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Roost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Roost is looking to counter the offense by Chulainn and move into the clinch.
Van Roost tries a head kick but it misses.
Chulainn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Roost avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Roost tried to counter with a leg kick but Chulainn avoided it.
Chulainn looks for a takedown but Van Roost sprawls well.
Van Roost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Michael Van Roost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Good shot there by Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with a jab to the body.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Roost tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Roost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Chulainn with that takedown attempt.
Van Roost pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Roost as he avoids it easily.
Chulainn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chulainn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Roost throws a hook but Chulainn avoids it easily.
Van Roost needs to keep his hands up - Chulainn had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Chulainn coming out on top.
Van Roost throws a sloppy head kick and Chulainn moves out of range easily.
Van Roost throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Roost has Chulainn pulled in close to control his posture.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Roost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Roost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Roost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Roost tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Van Roost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Roost is pulling down on Chulainn's head to control his posture.
Van Roost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chulainn won't allow Van Roost to sweep him here.
Van Roost seems keen to control Chulainn's posture.
Van Roost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Van Roost looking to control.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Van Roost blocks nicely.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Roost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Van Roost blocks nicely.
Van Roost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chulainn's guard. #REVR##T3#
Chulainn 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.
Chulainn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Van Roost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chulainn scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Roost controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Roost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Roost seems keen to control Chulainn's posture.#T4#
Van Roost wants to sweep here but Chulainn controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Roost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Roost is trying to keep Chulainn in close.
Chulainn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Roost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.
Van Roost seems keen to control Chulainn's posture.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chulainn cracks Van Roost with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chulainn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Roost feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut.
Van Roost scores with a head kick. Chulainn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Van Roost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chulainn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chulainn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Roost tries to counter by clinching up but Chulainn breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Chulainn gets a double leg takedown into Van Roost's guard.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chulainn postures up in Van Roost's guard and throws a big left but Van Roost blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Roost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chulainn works over Van Roost with some ground and pound from guard.
Chulainn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Chulainn throwing strikes but missing.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Roost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Roost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chulainn is fighting to break Van Roost's control of his arms but Van Roost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chulainn postures up in Van Roost's guard and throws a big left but Van Roost blocks it.
Chulainn trying to control but Van Roost is working from the bottom.
Van Roost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Roost has momentary wrist control but Chulainn slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Roost has Chulainn pulled in close to control his posture.
Chulainn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Chulainn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Roost is trying to control the position but Chulainn postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Roost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Roost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chulainn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Van Roost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Van Roost tries to clinch up.
Chulainn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Roost tries to avoid it but Chulainn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Roost to the ground. Van Roost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chulainn lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Roost off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Chulainn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Roost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Chulainn won't allow Van Roost to sweep him here.
Van Roost is working hard here to advance position.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Roost looking to control.
Van Roost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Roost pulls Chulainn in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chulainn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chulainn chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Michael Van Roost's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Van Roost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn is in close to Van Roost's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
Michael Van Roost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
Chulainn won't allow Van Roost to sweep him here.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Van Roost blocks nicely.
Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chulainn throws a big elbow that misses.
Chulainn throws a strike but Van Roost rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chulainn looking for a sweep. Not yet Chulainn, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cu Chulainn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost'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.
#R3#
Van Roost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Van Roost stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Roost tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Roost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Van Roost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cu Chulainn.
Chulainn jabs Van Roost right on the nose. Van Roost blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn slips under a jab.#TD2#
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Roost's guard.
Chulainn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Van Roost wants to hit a switch here but Chulainn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Van Roost there!
Chulainn controlling from the full mount.
Chulainn landing strikes from the mount and Van Roost is in trouble!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cu Chulainn thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Michael Van Roost stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I have all the skills to be a champ but misfortune laughs at me again. Props to Cu though, he brought the misfortune to me and becomes the champ.'.

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